Instructor Position in Mathematics

Description

Sciences Faculty Group at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for an Instructor position, to begin Fall2026. The position primarily involves teaching introductory undergraduate mathematics courses such as Precalculus, Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus to students pursuing degrees in Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science and Information Systems.

Responsibilities for the Instructor position at CMUQ will be to teach or support six courses per academic year in addition to basic departmental service. Depending on the needs of the department, one or two courses may be replaced by teaching summer courses or other service expectations.

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar 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 are a mix of nationalities, but primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. 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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have M. Sc. in Mathematics or a closely related discipline and demonstrate a potential for excellence in classroom teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with sustained demonstrated excellence in teaching who have the potential to contribute to educational initiatives in the mathematical sciences group and across the University.

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, applicants should submit the material requested below by March 1, 2026. This includes:

• (1) a cover letter,
• (2) curriculum vitae,
• (3) list of publications, if any,
• (4) a statement describing teaching contributions and philosophy,
• (5) at least three letters of recommendation,
• (6) any additional supporting documentation.

The position offers a competitive salary, housing allowances and other benefit packages, which may include attractive professional development support.

Candidates must submit their applications electronically at this link.

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.