Twenty-four of USC’s most prestigious faculty members and their families live and work within the Residential Colleges. Established in 1978, the Faculty in Residence serves as a mentor, adviser, advocate, and facilitator to lead the development of an academic focus for the community in partnership with the Residential Education staff. These Faculty in Residence live in custom-designed apartments within each of the Residential Colleges. Having faculty live with students encourages students’ engagement with faculty where they live, but also leads to enhanced relationships with other faculty in the classroom and laboratory.
Eligibility
- USC Status: must be full-time members of the University faculty
- Commitment: must support the benefits of a living/learning environment, be strongly committed to education outside of the traditional academic framework, and have a willingness to make the necessary investment in time and energy in support of the aims of the Residential College program
- Communication: must be an excellent communicator in both one-on-one and group settings
- Programming: must be an effective programmer, including conception, promotion, implementation, and assessment
- Versatility: able to work collegially and effectively with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff
- Approachable: accessible and approachable to students
- Residence: must make their provided apartment their primary residence and maintain visibility within their community
Benefits
- Live-In Accommodations: 2-3 bedroom apartment including utilities
- Meal Package: receive a meal package for self and partner/spouse to be used in the Residential Dining facilities
- Pets: permitted to have one dog or cat (see pet policy)
- Parking Priority: the ability to purchase two (2) reserved parking spaces (if needed) in the associated parking facility
Info Session
Virtual information sessions for 2026-2030 Academic years will take place in November 2025 and December 2025
Information Sessions:
#1: Monday, November 24, 5:00 pm – Zoom Link
#2: Thursday, December 11, 5:00 pm – Zoom Link
#3: Tuesday, December 16, 5:00 pm – Zoom Link
How to Apply
Applications Open: November 14, 2025
Application Deadline: January 26, 2026
- Create an account with your USC email address at usc.erezlife.com and complete an application. If you have any login issues, contact Shigeo Iwamiya (siwamiya@usc.edu)
- Initial Interview: January 2026
- Final Interview: February 2026
- Decisions Available: March 2026
**You must be a full-time member of the University faculty**
If you have any questions about the process or the application, please do not hesitate to contact Shigeo Iwamiya (siwamiya@usc.edu)