[AISWorld] Carnegie Mellon University - Faculty Position in Information Systems - Qatar

[Chadi Aoun]

Position URL http://apply.interfolio.com/51832
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar seeks applicants for a teaching-track position in Information Systems beginning in Spring Semester, 2019 (January 2019). This is a career-oriented, renewable appointment with primary responsibility for teaching and making scholarly contributions to the educational mission of the Information Systems 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 is an undergraduate major which aims to educate students to meet the increasing demand for Information Systems talent in Qatar, the Gulf region, and globally.
We are specifically looking for candidates who will teach data intensive programming courses, as well as topics related to data analytics, data science, big data analytics, and data visualization. Ease with programming and hands-on development is an important criterion for this position.  A demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and/or relevant industry experience in the field of Information Systems is particularly welcomed.
The ideal candidate should be able to teach a range of our core undergraduate courses in Information Systems and develop elective courses of broad interest to the Information Systems discipline. See our website<https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/academics-research/academics/information-systems/#/?feed=news&category=52&limit=3&featuredCategory=52&page=1> for background.
Carnegie Mellon offers teaching-track appointments at assistant, associate and full teaching professor ranks with multi-year contracts and promotion opportunities. This is a faculty position with a long-term career trajectory and substantial opportunities for professional development. This position emphasizes teaching, student advising, curriculum development, and supervising collaborative projects. Teaching load is typically two classes per semester but varies depending on the faculty member's role in advising and curriculum design and management. Faculty are also encouraged to engage in research or other activities that contribute to the field or to society at large. Senior level applicants should have demonstrated leadership within the academic community and have a significant teaching record. Demonstrable professional growth during the term of appointment, such as research, engagement in the professional community, or publication of educational materials will be required for reappointment and promotion.
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual and cultural 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.
The position offers competitive salaries, travel and housing allowances and other benefit packages, as well as attractive research and professional development support. A reasonable teaching load allows time for quality teaching, research and close involvement with students, faculty and the local business and educational community.
For more information on the Information Systems program, see
Information Systems at CMUQ<https://www.qatar.cmu.edu/academics-research/academics/information-systems/#/?feed=news&category=52&limit=3&featuredCategory=52&page=1>
http://www.cmu.edu/information-systems/
For more information on the Carnegie Mellon Qatar Campus, see http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/
Information on Qatar is available at: http://www.qatartourism.gov.qa/


Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science or a closely related field is required for initial appointment. "ABD" candidates nearing completion of their degrees may be considered for conditional appointment.
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates should submit: 1) a letter of intent; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) contact information for three or more references; 5) any additional supporting documentation which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or representative research papers.
For full consideration, complete applications and any supporting materials should be received by August 17, 2018. The initial review of complete applications will begin August 17, 2018 and continue until the position is filled
All applications should be submitted through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/51832

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


Dr Chadi Aoun
B.S. Bus, MCom, PCHE, PCEnv, MACS, MAIS, PhD
Office: +974 4454-8603
Fax:    +974 4454-8410
chadi at cmu.edu
Education City, PO Box 24866
Doha, Qatar
http://www.qatar.cmu.edu
[Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar]

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