Carnegie Mellon University: College of Engineering: Information Networking Institute (INI)
Closes: Mar 31, 2018 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
INI Special Faculty Position
The Information Networking Institute (INI) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is soliciting applications for a Special Faculty position at CMU’s Silicon Valley campus.
The INI is part of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering, a Top Ten engineering school as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The INI offers master’s degree programs in Information Networking, Information Security, and Mobility. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of these fields, the INI collaborates with several departments in the College of Engineering, the School of Computer Science, the Tepper School of Business and the H. John Heinz III College in order to equip students with advanced knowledge in technology as well as a disciplined foundation in business management and policy. INI students have the unprecedented flexibility to take courses across all of these reputable colleges.
This position will report to the Director of the INI. The roles and responsibilities of the individual hired into this position will focus on supporting academic and metacurricular activities for INI students at both the CMU Silicon Valley and Pittsburgh campuses. The special faculty member will:
As one of the major relevant activities, this individual will take primary ownership of the INI Practicum course(s), which is currently offered at the Silicon Valley campus and will soon expand to the Pittsburgh campus. INI Practicum activities span the calendar year and include various aspects of sponsorship solicitation, planning, organization, teaching, and mentoring. The overall INI Practicum process includes (1) forming and fostering relationships with potential industry partners toward their sponsorship and mentorship of one or more Practicum projects, (2) facilitating student project matching, (3) teaching the 24-unit Practicum course(s) (expected to expand to a 36-unit course in the future), and (4) working with student teams, sponsors, and faculty advisors during and after the academic semester.
In support of organization and planning of the INI Practicum, this individual will:
In support of the INI Practicum course on both campuses itself, this individual will:
The person in this role may also work on additional projects and perform other responsibilities as necessary in order to support and further the mission of the INI on both campuses. Some evening and weekend hours as well as significant domestic travel is expected.
The preferred qualifications to be considered for this position include a MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related fields from an accredited University. A PhD in these fields from an accredited University is preferred.
We believe our people -- students, alumni, faculty, and staff -- are our core strength. We emphasize excellence, integrity, respect, collegiality, interdisciplinarity, continuous improvement and engagement in community, all within a welcoming, supportive and inspiring teaching and learning environment. We are particularly interested in applicants who are committed to, and have passion for, a culturally diverse environment in research and/or teaching, and who demonstrate a willingness to nurture the inclusive Carnegie Mellon environment. We take pride and active steps towards considering a diverse applicant pool in terms of gender, race, veteran status and disability.
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.
Individuals interested in INI’s open faculty positions should submit an application online by March 31, 2018: http://apply.interfolio.com/47733
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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