Adjunct Professor in Information Systems - Military Veterans

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 .

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.

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.

To apply, candidates should submit:

1. a cover letter;
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. a teaching statement;
4. contact information of three or more references;
5. 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 .

Further inquiries can be directed to Prof. Divakaran Liginlal at liginlal@cmu.edu .

Carnegie Mellon University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.