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Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for a visiting faculty position in Psychology for the period of August 2021 December 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 Foundations Education City. Serving a diverse student body since 2004. Current enrollment is approximately 400 students representing 35 countries.
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.
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. As a community we are committed to treating everyone with the dignity and respect we all deserve irrespective of gender ethnicity religion agerank 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
