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🔗Open Rank Position in Heritage Conservation
Website University of Southern California School of Architecture
The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. With twenty-three schools and academic divisions, USC offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study and engagement. Seven academic units are dedicated to art-related disciplines, bringing leading creative practitioners together in advanced collaborative learning environments. Since its founding in 1919, the USC School of Architecture has been a center of educational innovation. With over 600 students and 100 faculty members, the USC School of Architecture is one of the largest and most diverse in the country. In addition to the Master of Heritage Conservation degree, the School offers two additional Master's degrees (a Master of Building Science and a Master of Building Technology); three accredited professional degrees (the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Master of Landscape and Urbanism); two Bachelor of Science degrees (a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Innovative Technologies); and a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Research Studies degree. In addition, the School collaborates on dual degree programs with USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, Price School of Public Policy, and Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. Established in 2002, the USC Master of Heritage Conservation program is one of only two on the West Coast, and the only one of its kind in California. The program encourages faculty members and students to engage directly with the rich and diverse history of Los Angeles as well as the Southern California region and the Pacific Rim. It is committed to the expansion of traditional conservation practices to address the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. These include developing new approaches to cultural heritage and community stewardship, addressing climate resilience, advocating for cultural and social equity, recognizing intangible cultural heritage, and telling the stories of people and places using emerging technologies and creative rehabilitation.
The University of Southern California School of Architecture invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track or tenured position (open rank) in Heritage Conservation. We are looking for a thought leader whose practice and scholarship are poised to shape the future of Heritage Conservation at a time of both challenge and opportunity. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. The appointment is expected to begin on August 16, 2027.
Salary Range and Benefits
The core salary range for this position is $97,850 – $155,530 per year. This is a 9-month, full-time position.
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, and key skills; internal peer equity; federal, state, and local laws; contractual stipulations; grant funding; and external market and organizational considerations.
The University of Southern California offers a wide range of benefits and resources for eligible employees including health and retirement benefits, wellness and support resources, and paid and unpaid time off.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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. Please note that employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding misconduct.
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
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Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
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