Postdoctoral Fellows in Education

University of Southern California

Req Id: REQ20167185
Location: Los Angeles, California
School: Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Faculty Position

Job Summary

The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences invites applications for the 2026–2028 cohort of Dornsife Fellows with a start date of August 16, 2026. Each year, Dornsife will admit five fellows who are appointed for one two-year term, during which they will teach five General Education seminars per academic year.

Fellows are expected to reside in the Los Angeles area during the academic year and to participate in the scholarly life of the Dornsife Ph.D. Academy, the host department, and the university.

The salary for fellows is $78,000 per year plus fringe benefits.

Program Overview

The course topics for General Education seminars fall in the areas of:

  • Arts

  • Humanistic Inquiry

  • Social Analysis

  • Life Sciences

  • Physical Sciences

  • Quantitative Reasoning

The General Education Program is designed to provide undergraduate students with the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of a globalized world and the demands of a satisfying personal life. To benefit the most from this opportunity, students are encouraged to reach beyond their comfort zones to engage unfamiliar questions and perspectives and to broaden the range of talents in their intellectual repertoire.

GE seminars are capped at 19 students, and examples of past seminars can be found here:
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20191/classes/gesm

Qualifications

To apply for the 2026–2028 cohort, candidates must:

  • Have received their Ph.D. from a USC Dornsife department or program within the last five years

  • Have completed their doctoral degree by August 15, 2026

Applicants from all disciplines and fields are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

All candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of the official USC job posting page.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)

  • Teaching statement, with references to specific seminars you would design

  • Names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for letters of reference

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025

Further inquiries can be directed to:
Richard Fliegel
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Email: fliegel@usc.edu

Compensation and Employment Considerations

The annual base salary for this position is $78,000.

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 equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations.

Equal Opportunity and Background Screening

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for this position.

Posting Date: September 10, 2025

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