Part-Time Lecturer, Design of Building Structures

About the role

The USC School of Architecture invites applicants for a part-time faculty position in Design of Building Structures to lead a structural design and materials course for Fall 2026. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach architectural and structural engineering aspects of building system design on an undergraduate level. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of structural design, the state of the art of structural engineering, conventional and innovative construction materials, building standards, and sustainability performance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Teach architectural and structural engineering aspects of building system design on an undergraduate level
• Apply appropriate quantitative analysis techniques, in the context of the architectural and engineering design process
• Experience with contemporary digital design software tools is preferred

Requirements

• A Master of Science degree, or equivalent, and a S.E. and/or P.E. license is required
• Prior teaching experience at recognized schools of architecture is preferred
• A proven track record of research and/or related professional work is preferred

Qualifications

• A Master of Science degree, or equivalent, and a S.E. and/or P.E. license is required
• Prior teaching experience at recognized schools of architecture is preferred
• A proven track record of research and/or related professional work is preferred

Skills

• Ability to teach architectural and structural engineering aspects of building system design on an undergraduate level
• Ability to apply appropriate quantitative analysis techniques, in the context of the architectural and engineering design process
• Experience with contemporary digital design software tools is preferred

Benefits

• The core salary range for this position is $50.75 - $69.79 per hour
• This is a part-time, 38.8% position

Pay

• The core salary range for this position is $50.75 - $69.79 per hour

Schedule

• This is a part-time, 38.8% position

Contact

To extend an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Bhavna Sharma, PhD can be contacted with questions about the position: bhavnas@usc.edu.

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