The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, 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 what it is.

The Department of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) seeks a full-time clinician (PhD) with experience and expertise in clinical research and education.  The instructor will lead a feasibility study of community interest into research examining the neurological healing benefits of music and how that might be comprehensively measured with participation from diverse participants.  The feasibility study is expected to lead to future independent funding.  The instructor will also serve as an educator, supporting the required Medical Student Neurology Clerkship (overseeing communications with medical students, supervising lectures, updating course materials, manuals, checking grades) and organizing an annual Research Participant Appreciation Day (programming, invitation, venue, evaluation).   

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000.   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.

Apply here an upload curriculum vitae and 3 letters of reference. For further information, contact: Helena Chui, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1520 San Pablo Street, Suite 3000, Los Angeles, CA 90033, email: chui@usc.edu

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.