The University of Southern California seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Director of the Technology and Applied Computing Program (itp.usc.edu) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (viterbi.usc.edu). This is a full-time, non-tenured, benefits-eligible teaching faculty position with administrative responsibilities. We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and who are willing to engage and include students from a wide range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
We invite applications from candidates who have strong administrative interests and/or experience and who have strong expertise in one or more diverse areas of computing and technology, including artificial intelligence, analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and programming. The ideal candidate will have: a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and engineering education; effective management and interpersonal skills; and scholarly, technical, and/or pedagogical achievements that meet the requirements for an appointment at the Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice faculty ranks. A Master’s or higher degree in a STEM-related field is required, although a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a STEM-related field is preferred.
The Technology and Applied Computing Program (TAC) is a unique and innovative program that provides technology-related education to students from all majors at the university. This effort aligns with USC’s $1 billion Frontiers of Computing initiative, the largest and most comprehensive academic initiative in the university’s history (https://computing.usc.edu). The initiative has already resulted in the creation of the new USC School of Advanced Computing (sac.usc.edu), which aims to advance computing research and expand USC’s presence in Silicon Beach, L.A. County’s tech corridor. TAC, recently renamed from ITP to reflect this mission, is an integral part of this new school. Its 19 full-time, 30+ part-time teaching faculty, and 6+ staff have built a collaborative community that is passionate about teaching and working with students. The program offers courses and minors in many exciting areas, including artificial intelligence applications; applied analytics; blockchain; IoT devices; cybersecurity and digital forensics; enterprise information systems; programming; video game programming and technical game art; and web and mobile development. TAC’s award-winning faculty also work on initiatives such as increasing diversity in engineering, outreach to underserved communities, accessibility in technology, and technology for social impact.
This position is available starting July 1, 2025. Candidates should apply at https://usccareers.usc.edu/. Applications must include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that describes teaching philosophy, areas of expertise, and mentoring; an administrative statement that describes thoughts on leadership, vision, and administrative style; a statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion; and names of three professional references. Each statement must not exceed 2 pages. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by January 15, 2025, but earlier applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis; applications received after this date might not be considered.
The annual base academic year salary range for the following faculty ranks in this posting are:
Associate Professor of Technology & Applied Computing Practice: $120,000 – $140,000
Professor of Technology & Applied Computing Practice: $140,000 – $175,000
The directorship administrative role may also include additional supplemental pay, including an academic year stipend and partial summer salary. When extending an offer of employment, the University of
Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
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