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Faculty Position in Philosophy

Employer
Carnegie Mellon University
Location
Doha, QATAR
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Sep 24, 2024
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Description

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for a full-time, open rank teaching faculty position in Philosophy starting in August 2025 .

This is an appointment with primary responsibility for teaching and making scholarly contributions to the educational mission of CMUQ. The candidate will be housed within the Arts and Sciences area at CMUQ and will be expected to teach two courses per semester, including introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in philosophy as part of general education and elective offerings for the four majors at CMUQ: Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Information Systems. These courses may include: Introduction to Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, and AI, Society, and Humanity.

In addition, the candidate will be expected to teach Business, Society, and Ethics, a required course for the business administration degree.

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 450 students representing 40 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 Philosophy or related field is required. Experience in mentoring student research is desirable.

The university is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, 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 our full potential in a safe and positive environment.

Appointment rank is open and will depend upon previous experience and qualifications. Salary is competitive.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted online through Interfolio. Follow this link to electronically submit: https://apply.interfolio.com/155365

1. A cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Teaching statement

4. A diversity statement

5. Evidence of effective teaching such as sample course syllabi and course evaluations

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. Applications can be submitted until the position is filled, but applications received by November 1st, 2024 will be given priority.

For more information on the Carnegie Mellon Qatar Campus, see http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/

For inquiries about the position, contact: Benjamin Reilly, Teaching Professor of History: breilly2@qatar.cmu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

 

Carnegie Mellon University challenges the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters.

A private, global research university, Carnegie Mellon stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and sets its own course.

Carnegie Mellon was founded in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie under the premise that a school established to foster and develop the technical skills of its students would soon produce students and graduates whose work would astound Pittsburgh and the world. Over 120 years later, our institution continues to produce talented alumni and draws faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university's creative, passionate and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, an entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration.

Over the past 10 years, more than 400 startups linked to CMU have raised more than $7 billion in follow-on funding. Those investment numbers are especially high because of the sheer size of Pittsburgh’s growing autonomous vehicles cluster – including Uber, Aurora, Waymo and Motional – all of which are here because of their strong ties to CMU.

With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative startups, driverless cars, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we create it. 

Pittsburgh is home to over 86,000 students from 10 colleges and universities. Pittsburgh was ranked as one of the top U.S. cities for millennials.

Some 177,000 people work in Pittsburgh's tech-related industries, and their ranks continue to grow as the city tops lists for jobs. Networking opportunities, small business accelerators, and an innovative community make the city appealing to entrepreneurs, especially recent graduates.

Pittsburgh is emerging as a tech and culture hub that The Washington Post praises for its "world-class art museums and colorful neighborhoods."

Robotics and software engineering lead the way. The city is home to GoogleUber and Apple offices and a budding ecosystem of tech startups including DuolingoModcloth and 4Moms, all of which have CMU roots.

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If your heart is in your work, come work with us.

Carnegie Mellon University isn't just one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions — it’s also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers and difference-makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you’ll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you’ll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues — and you’ll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.

Carnegie Mellon University offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits to help you live well. Benefit eligibility varies based on the hours per week employees are scheduled to work and the employee's geographic location

We seek to cultivate diverse populations and perspectives and promote equity and inclusion. Our devotion to these ideals springs from a core belief in the power of education to be a transformative and enriching force for every person, irrespective of their background, identity or life circumstances. 

Inclusion and belonging are intricately interwoven into the very essence of our university, helping to shape our values, policies and practices. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are not only central to our ethos but also indispensable to our pursuit of academic excellence and innovation.

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