The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (https://ame.usc.edu) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (https://viterbischool.usc.edu/) invites applications for a faculty position to teach various undergraduate laboratory courses and supervise undergraduate student projects as well as to teach graduate courses. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible faculty position in the non-tenure track. We are interested in exceptional candidates at all levels. The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcomes applications from women; individuals of African, Hispanic, and Native American descent; veterans; and individuals with disabilities.

This is primarily a teaching position; all candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching and preparation necessary to teach effectively at the BS and MS level in a highly-ranked Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering department. Teaching faculty spend the majority of their time on teaching and teaching-related duties, with reduced obligations for research and university service. While we are interested in candidates with backgrounds in all areas of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise and experience with electronics, data acquisition systems, laboratory instrumentation, mechatronic systems, SBCs (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.), analysis and interpretation of data, LabView and MATLAB. Exceptional candidates will also have strong written and verbal communication skills. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the beginning of the appointment. Salary and benefits are competitive. While we seek applications at the level of Lecturer, in exceptional cases applicants with longer and more accomplished teaching experience and/or other significant credentials may also be considered for a commensurate higher-ranked position (e.g., Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor of Practice, or Professor of Practice).

Positions are available starting August 16, 2022. Applications must include a cover letter; curriculum vitae detailing educational background and work experience; a teaching and service plan; and contact information for at least four professional references. Applicants are also required to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. Applicants may optionally include a research statement. To receive full consideration, candidates must apply on-line at https://ame.usc.edu/facultypositions/ and all materials should be received by February 28, 2022. Applications received after this deadline might not be considered.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top engineering schools in the world. It counts 189 full-time, tenure-track faculty members and also 117 full-time teaching-track and research-track faculty members. Research expenditures typically exceed $210 million annually.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to enabling the success of dual career families by fostering a family-friendly environment and increasing the diversity of its faculty. 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.