Part-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Art History - Capital Campus

The Department of Art History in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California, seeks qualified applicants for part-time, one-semester, in-person positions as Lecturer to join our faculty at the Washington, DC, Capital Campus in Fall 2026.

The Art History faculty member will teach first semester undergraduate students enrolled in Foundations of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary (4 Units) | AHIS 121gp. This course examines European art and its legacy in the Americas from the Renaissance to the present, exploring painting, sculpture, architecture, and other visual media in relation to social and cultural history. Students will study art within broader cultural and historical contexts, developing skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, and written and oral communication. Emphasis is placed on understanding how works of art reflect and shape intellectual traditions, political movements, and global exchanges across time. The course fulfills USC General Education requirements in the Arts and Global Perspective Category and Traditions and Historical Foundations. As a USC General Education course, the curriculum includes a substantial amount of reading and writing and is designed to be academically rigorous.

Faculty teach one to three sections, for which they will develop syllabi and assignments in accordance with program guidelines. The class meets two days per week in two, two-hour blocks at the Capital Campus at 1771 N St NW in Washington, DC. The faculty member is encouraged to take students on two to three site visits and/or host distinguished speakers. The successful candidate should expect to work closely with USC Dornsife faculty in planning and delivering the course.

To be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. The following application materials are required: Applicant Cover Letter; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; a sample syllabus; and the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference. Referees should speak to teaching abilities.

We are seeking candidates to teach art history at USC in the fall semester who are passionate about working with first-year undergraduates. Ideal candidates will demonstrate pedagogical innovation, adaptability, and a strong awareness of varied learning needs. We value educators who foster critical thinking and are committed to creating engaging, student-centered classroom environments that support holistic student development. Initial appointments are fixed term, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and review by the program faculty, its directors, and the college deans.

For additional information please contact:
Amy Morrill Bijeau
Director, Academic Programs, Capital Campus
University of Southern California
Capital Campus | 1771 N St NW
Washington, DC 20036
213-740-0864 | morrillb@usc.edu
https://usc.zoom.us/my/usc.capital.campus

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have a PhD or other terminal degree by August 2026. We require demonstrated excellence in teaching Art History at the college level.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are requested right away. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and the names of three referees who can speak to teaching abilities. The referees will be contacted directly by USC to provide letters of reference after you submit your application.

We expect to conduct interviews with selected candidates in April with more information provided at a later date.

The per course rate for this position is $11,000. 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, as well as external market and organizational considerations.