Faculty position in Psychology - Teaching Track at Carnegie Mellon University:
Location Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ)
Description
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for a faculty position in Psychology on the teaching track starting July 2022.
This is an appointment with primary responsibility for teaching and making scholarly contributions to the educational mission of CMUQ. Psychology is part of the Arts and Sciences area at CMUQ.
We offer introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in cognitive and social psychology as part of general education and elective offerings for the four majors at CMUQ: Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Information Systems. As part of their degrees, students may also pursue minors in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Our faculty members engage in teaching and research that furthers their individual expertise and contributes to the academic community.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is a branch campus of Carnegie Mellon University 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 students are a broad mix of nationalities, with many from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Our campus serves a diverse student body since 2004. Current enrollment is approximately 400 students representing 35 countries. 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.
The position offers competitive salary, travel and housing allowances and other benefit packages, as well as attractive professional development support. A reasonable teaching load (2/2) allows time for quality teaching, research and close involvement with students, faculty and the local business and educational community.
Qualifications
We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate education, working with diverse multilingual students. A PhD in Psychology or related field is required. The ideal candidate should be able to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses including social psychology, cognitive psychology, biological foundations of behavior, child development, and research methods. Experience in mentoring student research is desirable.
The university is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Appointment rank is open and will depend upon previous experience and qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to indicate the rank at which they wish to be considered in their cover letter.
Application Instructions
Materials must be submitted online through Interfolio. Applications should be submitted within two weeks of initial posting to be assured of full consideration. If unfilled, consideration of applications will close on May 18, 2022.
For more information on the Carnegie Mellon Qatar Campus, see http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/
Follow this link to electronically submit: http://apply.interfolio.com/105804
1. A cover letter,
2. Curriculum vitae,
3. Teaching statement,
4. Diversity Statement,
5. Evidence of effective teaching such as sample course syllabi and course evaluations, and
6. Contact information for three references who may be contacted.
Materials must be submitted online through Interfolio. Applications should be submitted within two weeks of initial posting to be assured of full consideration. If unfilled, consideration of applications will close on May 18, 2022.
For more information on the Carnegie Mellon Qatar Campus, see http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/