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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.

The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking an Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction for Curriculum and Instruction within the office of Undergraduate Education. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

The Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction supports the life-cycle of all courses and programs of study within Dornsife College, from inception and development, to catalogue inclusion, and assessment and review. The Associate Dean oversees the scheduling and staffing process in collaboration with Dornsife Faculty Affairs in order to build the academic schedule for all classes, and develops, maintains, and oversees a rigorous cycle of assessment and continuous improvement, working with departments on the Undergraduate Program Review process, and in the regular collation and compilation of data for the purposes of reporting out to the dean. The Associate Dean also contributes to the pedagogical life of the college by supporting innovative pedagogy, facilitating workshops, trainings and conversations with faculty regarding pedagogical best practices within the liberal arts and sciences, and by working to create a culture of pedagogical excellence, including innovation in online and hybrid programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Preferred qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 3 years

Preferred Education: Master's degree

Preferred Experience: 5 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization

Preferred Field of Expertise: Higher Education program management.

The annual base salary range for this position is $136,129 - $152,000. 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 alignment, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here (https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/) .

Required Documents and Additional Information:

+ Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

+ Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience managing learning programs for adults. Demonstrated experience in management/leadership roles, building and maintaining relationships with domestic and international stakeholders. Proven budget oversight and planning experience. Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with exemplary attention to detail. Experience in higher education and/or customer service. Proven ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics. Demonstrated database/data entry experience. Proven project management and problem solving skills, able to handle multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads.