Location: Los Angeles,CA, USA
USC Viterbi School of EngineeringFacultyLos Angeles, California
The Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science ( at the new USC School of Advanced Computing ( in our USC Viterbi School of Engineering ( is in a period of significant and sustained faculty growth. As part of its growth strategy, the department is currently focused on attracting strong, dynamic mid-career and senior-level candidates who are interested in enhancing the department's profile.
This effort aligns with USC's $1 billion Frontiers of Computing initiative, the largest, most comprehensive academic initiative in the university's history ( The initiative has already resulted in the creation of the new USC School of Advanced Computing, which aims to advance computing research and expand USC's presence in Silicon Beach, L.A. County's tech corridor. Our CS department is also moving to a new home: the Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall, a state-of-the-art, seven-story facility, inaugurated on September 17, 2024.
Outstanding candidates at Associate and Full Professor ranks from all areas of computer science will be considered. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering 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. Candidates committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to research, doctoral student mentoring, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All applicants must have earned a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
Applicants should submit their applications online here. Applications must include a cover letter indicating the applicant's area of specialization, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement on current and future research directions, a teaching statement, and names of at least three professional references. Applications must also include a statement describing the applicant's relevant experience and approach on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. Applications should be submitted by January 10, 2025. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered.
The annual base salary range for the following faculty ranks in this posting are:
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top-tier engineering schools in the world. It counts 213 full-time, tenure-track faculty members, and it is home to the Information Sciences Institute, the Institute for Creative Technologies, two previously awarded 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 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.
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