Overview
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ADJUNCT PROFESSOR IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
About the job
Description
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Qatar is seeking applicants for an adjunct professor position to teach an IS consulting course in Information Systems in Spring 2025. The primary responsibility for this position is to teach two sections of an undergraduate IS course in Spring 2025. We may also consider two adjunct positions to teach one section each of the course. The IS program at Carnegie Mellon is world-renowned for its contributions to practice and teaching. Our faculty members are recognized internationally for their expertise and are dedicated to postsecondary education.
The Information Systems Program at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar offers an undergraduate major which aims to educate students to meet the increasing demand for Information Systems talent in Qatar, the Gulf region, and globally. For more information on our Information Systems program, visit (1) IS program at CMU–Qatar and (2) IS program at CMU-Pittsburgh.
Skills:
- Subject Matter Expertise: Strong knowledge of Information Systems, particularly in consulting practices.
- Teaching Experience: Previous experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, preferably in Information Systems or related fields.
- Curriculum Development: Ability to develop and adapt course materials and syllabi to meet educational standards and student needs.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with students and convey complex concepts.
- Student Engagement: Skills in fostering an interactive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and learning.
The position is based at our branch campus in Doha, Qatar (CMUQ) and offers competitive pay.
About CMU In Qatar
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/) is a branch campus that operates in concert with several other American and European branch campuses under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation’s Education City. The branch campus closely follows the admissions requirements and English language curriculum of the home campus, which awards all degrees. The several thousand students in Education City are a broad mix of nationalities, but primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. CMUQ’s faculty is a mix of professionals hired specifically to the campus and seconded faculty from the main campus. CMUQ’s primary focus is undergraduate education in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Information Systems. More Information on Qatar is available at: http://www.qatartourism.gov.qa/
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual, cultural, and social dimensions. Carnegie Mellon welcomes faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their research, teaching, and service, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who would contribute in different ways. Qualified candidates who can also contribute through their work/life experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community are encouraged to apply. Carnegie Mellon University seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples and is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) that assists with dual-career searches.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or a master’s degree in information systems/computer science/business or a closely related field to be considered for this appointment.
We are specifically looking for candidates with a solid background in Information Systems Consulting/Project Management. Additional skills in topics related to Information Systems in our core information systems courses and concentrations are also desirable.
This temporary part-time position offers a one-semester opportunity to contribute to the university’s teaching, research, and scholarly missions at the Qatar campus. There is no expectation of extension for this position.
Application Instructions
To Apply, Candidates Should Submit
- a cover letter;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a teaching statement;
- contact information of three or more references;
- any additional supporting documentation; these may include evidence of teaching effectiveness, a portfolio of IS projects completed, and/or representative research papers.
Please submit materials online through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/156381
For full consideration, complete applications and all supporting materials should be received by November 15, 2024.
ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH
About the job
Description
Carnegie Mellon University Qatar invites applications for a full-time (9-month with opportunity for additional summer support) position as Assistant Teaching Professor of English at our Qatar campus beginning in Fall 2025.
Teaching load is 2/2 with a focus on courses within the First-year Writing (FYW) Program. We are especially interested in candidates with: a record of excellence in undergraduate education, including course planning and curricular development in FYW; research interests in FYW; and an ability to connect their teaching and research. Our program strongly encourages collaboration between faculty teaching similar courses.
APPOINTMENT AND RANK
Assistant Teaching Professor is a nontenure-track faculty career position with provision for renewal and promotion to Associate Teaching and Full Teaching Professor. Full Teaching Professors must fulfill two criteria: (1) to be outstanding educators within Carnegie Mellon, for example, through excellence in classroom teaching, curricular development, program leadership, and student advising and mentoring; and (2) to be nationally or internationally known for contributions to education or to research. Assistant and Associate Teaching faculty must demonstrate that they will, in due course, fulfill these criteria.
About Cmuq
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is a branch campus of Carnegie Mellon University that operates in concert with other U.S. and European branch campuses under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation’s Education City. The branch campus closely follows the admissions requirements and English-medium curriculum of the home campus. CMUQ has served a diverse student body since 2004. Current enrollment is approximately 450 students representing around 40 countries, and the several thousand students in Education City are a broad mix of nationalities, with many from the Middle East, North Africa, and Central and South Asia. The majority of CMUQ faculty are on teaching tracks and are hired specifically to teach at this campus; others include visiting faculty from the main campus as well as locally-hired visitors. CMUQ’s primary focus is undergraduate education in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Information Systems.
The position offers competitive salary, travel and housing allowances and other benefit packages, as well as attractive professional development support. The 2/2 teaching load at CMUQ allows time for quality teaching, support for student learning outside of class, close involvement with students and faculty, curricular innovation, and service.
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual, cultural and social dimensions. Carnegie Mellon welcomes faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their research, teaching, and service, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who would contribute in different ways.
Skills:
- Educational Excellence: Proven track record of effective teaching methods and ability to engage students in the learning process.
- Curriculum Development: Skills in designing and implementing innovative curricula that meet academic standards and student needs.
- Program Leadership: Experience in leading academic programs or initiatives, contributing to the growth and improvement of educational offerings.
- Student Advising and Mentoring: Ability to provide guidance and support to students in their academic and professional development.
- Research Contributions: Engagement in research that enhances educational practices or contributes to the field of study, demonstrating a commitment to advancing knowledge.
- National/International Recognition: Ability to build a reputation within the academic community through publications, presentations, or other forms of professional recognition.
- Collaborative Skills: Experience working with colleagues in interdisciplinary teams to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements include a PhD in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, Second Language Writing, Second Language Studies, or a related field at the time of appointment. Knowledge and experience related to teaching writing for multilingual students is required.
Desired Qualifications
Strong candidates should demonstrate a passion for teaching FYW and a research agenda that could help develop and enrich the FYW curriculum at CMUQ. For example, a relevant research agenda could include corpus-based pedagogy and AI applications to writing.
The university is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. As a community, we are committed to treating everyone with the dignity and respect we all deserve irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, rank in the organization, and any other differences. We also pledge to treat each other fairly and equally, including providing equal access to opportunities, so each member of our community can reach their full potential in a safe and positive environment.
Application Instructions
Applicants will be accepted online through Interfolio. Follow this link to electronically submit: http://apply.interfolio.com/156127
- A cover letter that highlights the applicant’s proven track record of teaching excellence, or potential for teaching, as well as their fit with the position
- Curriculum vitae
- A teaching statement outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy and experience, including the use of any innovative approaches for teaching students, and any relevant courses
- A research statement (clearly indicating the candidate’s approach to involving undergraduate students in research or opportunities for involving them)
- Diversity statement that outlines how the candidate has contributed to or plans to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The statement may include past examples of, or future plans to help, the learning and growth of students from diverse backgrounds. These examples or plans can be in the form of activities/initiatives conducted/planned both in-class and outside the class
- Evidence of effective teaching: sample course syllabi and course evaluations
- A writing sample
- The email addresses of three individuals who have been asked by the candidate to upload confidential letters of reference. These individuals will be automatically contacted by our online application system
Applicants will be considered on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to complete their applications by November 10, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Ideally, campus visits will be completed by the end of February, 2025.
Official graduate academic transcripts will be required by the time of appointment.
For more information on the Carnegie Mellon Qatar Campus, see http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/
