The Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering (https://bme.usc.edu/) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (https://viterbischool.usc.edu/) at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, seeks applications for a teaching position (Lecturer or higher rank) to teach undergraduate and graduate students in courses. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-track faculty position on the non-tenure track.  We are seeking candidates to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the USC academic community.  The USC Viterbi School and department are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcome applications from women; individuals of African, Hispanic, and Native American descent; veterans; and individuals with disabilities.

Competitive candidates will have the training and experience to teach effectively in a highly-ranked department that advances undergraduate students through an accredited B.S. degree program and graduate students enrolled in world-class M.S. and Ph.D. programs.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g. biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering).  While we are interested in candidates with backgrounds in all areas of biomedical engineering, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise and skills necessary for the fabrication, regulation, and translation of biomedical devices, such as electronics, instrumentation, electromechanical systems, machining, prototyping, and programming data acquisition software. Knowledge of machine learning techniques and prior experience in applying these algorithms to biomedical data or signals would be an added advantage.  And while we seek applicants at the rank of Lecturer, in exceptional cases applicants with longer and more accomplished teaching experience and/or other significant credentials may be considered for a commensurate higher-ranked position (e.g., Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor of Practice, or Professor of Practice).

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching the undergraduate capstone design course, including developing and managing interactions with industrial and clinical partners for student projects. The candidate will also teach courses on other BME topics including, but not limited to, medical electronics and medical devices for undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate will have a record of excellence in teaching that incorporates active learning and curriculum innovation, and will be committed to developing course content based on non-lecture based pedagogical approaches. The selected candidate will also be an integral component of the ABET re-accreditation process of the undergraduate program. While research is not an expectation for the position, teaching faculty are supported in pursuing professional development, and an interest in biomedical engineering education is expected.

The anticipated start date is 1 January 2024 or 16 August 2024 (latest).  In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply at https://usccareers.usc.edu/. Applications must include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and a teaching statement that describes the candidate’s teaching experience and training, overall approach to teaching, and contributions to be made to our teaching program, including the courses of interest to be taught and/or developed.  Applications must also provide the names of at least three professional references who may be contacted by USC who can comment on the applicant’s teaching experience and abilities. If applicable, candidates are encouraged to include verified teaching evaluation scores and/or relevant assessment materials for two years or more. Candidates are also encouraged to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.  Applications should be submitted by 30 September 2023 in order to receive full consideration; applications received after this deadline might not be considered.

The annual base salary ranges for the following faculty ranks for this posting are:

• Lecturer: $89,250 - $105,000

• Senior Lecturer: $105,000 - $120,750

• Associate Professor of Engineering Practice: $120,750 - $141,750

• Professor of Engineering Practice: $141,750 - $183,750

When extending 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, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top engineering schools in the world. It counts 199 full-time, tenure-track faculty members.  It is home to the Information Sciences Institute and the Institute for Creative Technologies, and it has been awarded two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers, a Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center), and the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence, CREATE. The School is affiliated with the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $200 million annually.

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to enabling the success of dual career families and fosters a family-friendly environment.  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.