Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Qatar seeks applicants for a one-year visiting position in Information Systems beginning in Fall, 2023 (1st August 2023). The primary responsibility for this visiting position is for teaching (2 undergraduate IS courses per semester) and making research/scholarly contributions to the educational mission of the Information Systems (IS) program. 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 the Information Systems program, see:

https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/academics-research/academics/information-systems/

 http://www.cmu.edu/information-systems/

The position is based at our branch campus in Doha, Qatar (CMUQ) and offers competitive salary, excellent international health care coverage, and for those eligible, allowances for schooling, university housing, relocation travel expenses. Other allowances and benefits may apply. 

A reasonable teaching load allows time for quality teaching, research and close involvement with students, faculty and the local business and educational community.

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.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field for appointment.

We are specifically looking for candidates with a solid background in Information Systems Consulting/Project Management as well as Global Information Systems. Additional skills in topics related to Information Systems fundamentals for first-year students and/or any of our concentrations are also desirable.  A record/demonstrated potential of teaching effectiveness and/or relevant industry experience in the field of Information Systems is welcomed.

This position is a visiting position at the assistant/associate professor rank. It offers a one-year opportunity to contribute to the university?s teaching, research, and scholarly mission in the Qatar campus. There is no expectation of extension for this visiting opportunity. The position presents opportunities for collaboration with academics and industry throughout the region.

Teaching load is typically two classes per semester. Faculty are also expected to engage in research and/or other activities that contribute to the field or to society at large. This could include the opportunity to supervise independent studies by undergraduate IS students.

To apply, candidates should submit:

(1) a cover letter;

(2) a curriculum vitae;

(3) a teaching statement;

(4) a diversity statement affirming a commitment to supporting a diverse population of students;

(5) contact information for three or more references;

(6) any additional supporting documentation which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or representative research papers.

Materials should be submitted online through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/121591

 For full consideration, complete applications and any supporting materials should be received by March 26, 2023.

Further enquiries could be directed to Prof. Chadi Aoun: chadi@cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information.  Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.

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