Description
Develop and disseminate applied transdisciplinary curricula and scholarship integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning with human-centered design, product development, and business strategy. Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in machine learning, interactive AI systems and data design. Partner with other USC faculty to create novel methodologies for co-designing augmented human performance and technology innovation. Develop industry partnerships and grant proposals that provide financial and programmatic support for research in Human Technology Interaction.
Applicants should submit
- a letter of application discussing professional and scholarly work, teaching, scholarship, and related work experience;
- curriculum vitae;
- portfolio of projects, funding, and partnerships (if applicable) and names and contact information of three references.
All application materials should be uploaded through the online portal at usccareers.usc.edu. Finalists will be asked for additional materials. The application deadline is November 1, 2026.
Please Apply to the Faculty Position via the following link:
https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-associate-professor-of-practice-in-human-ai-interaction-machine-learning-and-data-design/1209/100684964720
Requirements
Candidates should hold a PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field OR hold a Master's in computer science, engineering, or a related field and have at least 5 years of relevant industry or academic experience. Candidates should have a strong background in developing, training, and deploying advanced AI, data, and machine learning systems from a human-centered innovation lens. Preference will be given to candidates whose background includes i) experience that crosses the areas of technology, design, business strategy, product development, and/or technology commercialization, ii) prior teaching and mentoring experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, and iii) industry experience in AI, ML, and/or data design."
