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<p class="MsoNormal">Please circulate this opportunity for someone interested in leading a teaching program on the broad area of technology and applied computing at the University of Southern California.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">The University of Southern California seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Director of the Technology and Applied Computing Program
<a name="_Hlk178934380">(</a></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk178934380"></span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitp.usc.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C72ff65e89ab641b417b908dd028451cc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638669489520468176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CnCyhP0uCaLMg5gE32QPowHNSvtuaNSGHhQVKtwy3eY%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://itp.usc.edu/" shash="ET9eADkWiWpvsz+FOLveh/L8Ct3AOL6k6aP4NkVkXAHp2Jqv/l72kAZoJZip6JcwRggC1pDBL5euR6GwmsMrvajXqg6efRyxyTVa3F3MKAyLf/EGGMnNcK4JJN2hevziXoL158AoTeYX6QQ7+6fPiG3XF3rnm99F6Hv8yBgvMnE="><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk178934380"><span style="color:#1155CC">tac.usc.edu</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk178934380"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk178934380"><span style="color:black">)
</span></span><span style="color:black">in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (</span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fviterbi.usc.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C72ff65e89ab641b417b908dd028451cc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638669489520468176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O4Ob3xgOTNjmDyH1KYyTamrFtmIfQAhsG%2F%2B%2FKw%2FHo%2FQ%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://viterbi.usc.edu/" shash="ug4DAbgq9ZRHfeZbpESKFiweaQLI50AUEzoo5M+PTMMVW+YQsneZ4u1fnbGW7QPv018K6WRldrTIZm0dnjKVbp1tt5Ip6zl9/uY0Tc8e3bjgrEMMhnsM7CTYrEOSMA1LHKc+RU8Cvx6t06CD0mIYzV5BaNQvwMd2Gv+ct9FZW9M="><span style="color:#1155CC">viterbi.usc.edu</span></a><span style="color:black">).</span>
<span style="color:black">This is a full-time, non-tenured, benefits-eligible teaching faculty position with administrative responsibilities.</span>
<span style="color:black">We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and who are willing to engage and include students from a wide range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background:white"><span style="color:black">We invite applications from candidates who have strong administrative interests and/or experience and who have strong expertise in one or more diverse areas of computing
and technology, including artificial intelligence, analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and programming. The ideal candidate will have: a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and engineering education; effective
management and interpersonal skills; and scholarly, technical, and/or pedagogical achievements that meet the requirements for an appointment at the Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice faculty ranks. A Master’s or higher degree in a STEM-related
field is required, although a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a STEM-related field is preferred.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The Technology and Applied Computing Program (TAC) is<span style="color:black"> a unique and innovative program that provides technology-related education to students from all majors at the university.
</span><span style="color:#0E0E0E">This effort aligns with USC’s <b>$1 billion Frontiers of Computing initiative</b>, the largest and most comprehensive academic initiative in the university’s history (</span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomputing.usc.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C72ff65e89ab641b417b908dd028451cc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638669489520468176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XswiaFoOHaydBtBuSDLRa%2BDOpuc46htqbPcAk0NpWKM%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://computing.usc.edu/" shash="R4UuShVkZJqfRZB4b42Lvmqdbupxjiiwm1IHRsnNc5RW1NjVoRJIbpcemcyfhOVLJhjlDud+heWm/Y4O+nxe4LmDwY1Uoz8MXpEBeuCnPfrVL2o1/LjypZgBzq9N/t7HgqQSosfDavQx0wamW8Ia4RYB/dojaM/VWuaW01PQQAk=">https://computing.usc.edu</a>)<span style="color:#0E0E0E">.
The initiative has already resulted in the creation of the new USC School of Advanced Computing (</span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsac.usc.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C72ff65e89ab641b417b908dd028451cc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638669489520468176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PwKyNCEXdTjAOY6L0WmN7Yf8dxjz1kyvABwaUtSlf8Q%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://sac.usc.edu/" shash="qqHzrYaj3oVpfpNe3jkXZeVHAmy35++DKgGO3L1sav3TkVFtxsvcjJgvoJWou2m5ai1QyE7WfFXQCn27unVDghKmsmz/1V9R1SxEf9Bc6rKWTbQf65zW35NUPIuXTQLKjrKafv4b7ch6FQmTVHSmFYhaNMf1AUl75mSmGgSJAxU=">sac.usc.edu</a><span style="color:black">)</span><span style="color:#0E0E0E">, which aims to advance computing research and
expand USC’s presence in Silicon Beach, L.A. County’s tech corridor. TAC, recently renamed from ITP to reflect this mission, is an integral part of this new school.
</span><span style="color:black">Its 19 full-time</span>,<span style="color:black"> 30+ part-time teaching faculty,</span> and 6+ staff<span style="color:black"> have built a collaborative community
</span>that<span style="color:black"> is passionate about teaching and working with students. The program offers courses and minors in many exciting areas, including</span>
<span style="color:black">artificial intelligence applications; applied analytics; blockchain; IoT devices; cybersecurity and digital forensics; enterprise information systems; programming; video game programming and technical game art; and web and mobile development.
TAC’s award-winning faculty also work on initiatives such as increasing diversity in engineering, outreach to underserved communities, accessibility in technology, and technology for social impact.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">This position is available starting July 1, 2025. Candidates should apply at
<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffacultypositions.usc.edu%2FFAS%2Fapplication%2Fposition%3FpostingId%3DREQ20155864&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C72ff65e89ab641b417b908dd028451cc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638669489520624418%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ZHnPnetrblO2uIebSw6zTJBWSybmclKH9X7dS8%2FRyk%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://facultypositions.usc.edu/FAS/application/position?postingId=REQ20155864" shash="ThsLulf6cNQ2zBu4MsHW6va6k1fBefP3Yrp/gJOdL7T8Hi5IuK4DYJI7GTQBFYjzst8t/PwRA4zcS89lX6wUykxGexU2rIzk37qrCsslQSn6zU52IiSEy5kNkGE3SIm/8SAbAQOSDUGfnMxrOLz8YJWG0ER2f9dFLKr/DYIod9o=">
https://facultypositions.usc.edu/FAS/application/position?postingId=REQ20155864</a>. Applications must include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that describes teaching philosophy, areas of expertise, and mentoring; an administrative statement
that describes thoughts on leadership, vision, and administrative style; a statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion; and names of three professional references. Each statement must not exceed 2 pages. To receive full consideration,
all materials should be received by <b>January 15, 2025</b>, but earlier applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis; applications received after this date might not be considered.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black;background:white">The annual base academic year salary range for the following faculty ranks in this posting are:</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Associate Professor of Technology & Applied Computing Practice: $120,000 – $140,000</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="color:black">Professor of Technology & Applied Computing Practice: $140,000 – $175,000</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The directorship administrative role may also include additional supplemental pay, including an academic year stipend and partial summer salary. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern
California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>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.</i> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:inherit;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Maged M. Dessouky<br>
Dean's Professor & Chair<br>
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering<br>
University of Southern California<br>
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0193<br>
phone 213 740 4891<br>
fax 213 740 1120<br>
email: <a href="mailto:maged@usc.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">maged@usc.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:inherit;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">sites.usc.edu/maged</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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