Assistant Professor, Architectural Design

The University of Southern California School of Architecture invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in architectural design. Appointments begin August 2026.

The School seeks architectural designers with proven records of research and teaching in design studios and seminars at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidate practice should represent a robust research agenda that engages urgent social, cultural, technological, and/or environmental challenges.

• Graduate or undergraduate degree from an accredited professional program.
• Record of proven professional and academic accomplishment and innovation.

• Statement of Interest describing research/creative work, teaching, and service.
• Curriculum Vitae describing professional and academic experience.
• Digital Work Samples of teaching, research, writings, and/or creative work as applicable (15‑page maximum PDF).
• A list of three references with contact information.

All questions can be addressed to Kay Chang (kaychang).

Review of applications will begin October 20, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

The core salary range for this 9‑month, full-time position is $95,000 – $110,000 per year.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821‑8100 or by email uiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a matter consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

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.

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Posted Date 09/26/2025