University of Southern California
About the University of Southern California
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The University of Southern California opened for business in Los Angeles in 1880, when the city still lacked even basic amenities such as paving stones and electric light, and long before it became the glitzy capital of the movie industry. Although spearheaded by a judge called Robert Maclay Widney and a number of like-minded citizens, it took almost 10 years for their plans for a university in the region to come to fruition. It was eventually made possible by the donation of land from a diverse group of philanthropists: a Protestant horticulturist; an Irish pharmacist (and former governor of California); and a German-Jewish banker.
Although it initially welcomed only 53 students, USC has since grown into an internationally renowned research university and the largest private-sector employer in its city. Close to 4,000 faculty are now split between 21 separate schools and units. While the main campus can be found in the centre of Los Angeles, the three teaching hospitals and Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy are grouped together on a separate Health Sciences campus to the north east. Specialisms include cancer, stem cell, regenerative and sports medicine. Equally significant is the city children’s hospital staffed by USC’s Keck School of Medicine.
Physicist Murray Gell-Mann, who postulated the existence of quarks and gave them that name, is one of five Nobel laureates. Home to a School of Cinema Arts since 2011, the university numbers among its alumni many who have gone on to achieve great fame in show business such as Hollywood stars John Wayne and Clint Eastwood and film-maker George Lucas. Equally notable is astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
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- Student gender ratio
- 53 F : 47 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 27% (1)
- Students per staff
- 13.3 (1)
- Student total
- 42840 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Australia, Melbourne
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China
City University Of Hong Kong (Donguan)
China
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University of Wollongong
Australia, Wollongong
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Australia, Wollongong
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Closing Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026 11:55pm AEDT Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities. As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. About Us The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
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Research Fellow: AHRC Project ‘Strange Geographies: Spatial Imaginaries of Medieval Britain’
University of Southampton
United Kingdom, Southampton
University of Southampton
United Kingdom, Southampton
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£36,636 to £39,906 per annum
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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Computer Vision
RMIT University
Australia
RMIT University
Australia
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Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information, please contact Professor Jeffrey Chan, Associate Dean, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at jeffrey.chan@rmit.edu.au Position Description - Lecturer, Computer Vision Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Computer Vision Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements.Applications close on Monday, 6th of July. About RMIT UniversityRMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.https://www.rmit.edu.au/abouthttps://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-universityWhy work at RMIT UniversityOur people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankingsBring Your Whole Self to WorkWe are better for our diversity. 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Salary
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Posted
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Subjects Taught at the University of Southern California
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Southern California
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology