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Adjunct Instructor: Program Evaluation

Employer
Carnegie Mellon University
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 17, 2024

Job Details

Description

The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an adjunct instructor for Program Evaluation for students in the Master of Science in Public Policy and Management program. We invite professionals with deep experience and demonstrated leadership in the field to apply.

This course provides an objective basis for decision making regarding program outcomes; it is the systematic application of social science methods to assess needs for a program along with the program's design, implementation, and outcomes. It results in (1) information regarding the program’s merit, worth, or significance and (2) an accounting of the objective strengths and weaknesses of this information.

Recognizing program evaluation is a broad and complex topic, the minimum goals of this course are to:
  • Provide the student with the theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and statistical tools of program evaluation.
  • Teach the student how to conduct basic and complex program evaluations, as well as how to critique and monitor comprehensive program evaluations.
  • Successful completion of this course will prepare students to be a contributing member of teams that design and carry out program evaluations or that commission program evaluations and make decisions based upon their results.
The course is an elective course for students in the MSPPM program, typically in their second year of study. The instructor should assume that the students have some baseline knowledge of Statistics, Economics, Finance, Database, and Management Science. The instructor should be a practitioner with direct experience in the field of Program Evaluation. Recent experience in teaching is preferred.

The course is a full semester course (i.e. 14 weeks) in the spring semester. Course times could be offered during the day for two 80 minute class sessions per week or one evening per week for 170 minutes (from 6:30-9:20 PM, inclusive of a break, per week), as preferred.

The course design should at minimum include relevant readings (textbook, research papers, news articles, etc.), in-class discussions, and appropriate evaluations of mastery of concepts for grading purposes (homework, quizzes/exams, etc.). Given the focus of Heinz College graduate programs, utilization of data, strategic thinking, and application of leadership skills are highly encouraged to be integrated into the course.

About Heinz College

The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy is home to two internationally recognized schools: the School of Information Systems and Management and the School of Public Policy and Management. The unique colocation of these two schools sets Heinz College apart to tackle society’s most complex problems by teaching our students a firm understanding of policy, technology and analytical foundations, and the management skills to deploy solutions for maximum impact – the intersection of people, policy, and technology to approach complex societal problems. For more information, please visit www.heinz.cmu.edu .



Heinz College adheres to four basic principles of being grounded in real-world problem solving; staying ahead of the curve in innovation; nurturing diversity; and developing compassionate leaders. The College, since its founding in 1968 as the School of Urban and Public Affairs, has had a long history of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, made ever more relevant in today’s world of technology-driven social change.

Qualifications

Minimum education: Master's Degree

Position will last for 14 weeks Application Instructions Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

 

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

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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.

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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

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