Description
Faculty Positions in Information Systems - Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar
Open Date: Oct 01, 2025
Closing Date: January 15, 2026
Description
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Qatar seeks applicants for multiple faculty positions in our top-ranked Information Systems program beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. We seek educators who can contribute to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our needs are for candidates who can teach core information systems and concentrations courses and bring expertise in one or more of the following areas: emerging technologies and smart systems development, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, IS project consulting, and business process intelligence.
Our faculty members are recognized internationally for their expertise, dedication to education, curricular development, research impact, and close involvement with students, faculty and the local community. These positions, based at CMU’s branch campus in Doha, Qatar, offer competitive salaries, research startup funds, annual discretionary funds, attractive professional development support, excellent international health care coverage, and allowances for housing, travel, and schooling (if eligible), among other benefits. There are multiple internal and external research grant opportunities.
The Information Systems Program at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar offers an undergraduate major which aims to educate local and international students to meet the increasing demand for information systems skills in Qatar, the Gulf region, and globally. For more information on our Information Systems program, visit (1) IS program at CMU–Qatar and (2) IS program at CMU-Pittsburgh.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field. ABDs that graduate by March 2026 will also be considered. A prior record of teaching effectiveness, research impact, and/or relevant industry experience is welcomed.
Appointments for these positions will be at the assistant and associate teaching professor rank with multi-year contracts and promotion opportunities. The positions emphasize teaching excellence, curricular development, and student advising and mentoring. Faculty are expected to develop excellence in research, international scholarly contributions, and university service.
About CMU in Qatar
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (qatar.cmu.edu) is a branch campus 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 are a broad mix of nationalities, but primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. CMUQ’s faculty is a mix of academics hired specifically to the campus and seconded faculty from the main campus. CMUQ’s primary focus is undergraduate education in Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Information Systems. More Information about the State of Qatar is available at: qatartourism.com .
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates should submit:
A cover letter specifying the desired position and how the candidate’s qualifications match the job description.
A two-minute video introducing themself, teaching areas, research interests and any specific interest in applying for this position.
Detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
Teaching statement outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy and experience.
Research statement outlining the candidate’s research and how it could engage undergraduate IS students.
Contact information of at least three referees.
Any additional supporting documentation that may include representative professional or scholarly publications.
Additional materials would be requested from shortlisted candidates. All materials must be submitted online through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/174843
Review of complete applications will commence on November 1, 2025. The deadline for applying is January 15, 2026 or until the positions are filled.
All inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Savanid (Nui) Vatanasakdakul, at savanid@cmu.edu
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.
Requirements
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field. ABDs that graduate by March 2026 will also be considered. A prior record of teaching effectiveness, research impact, and/or relevant industry experience is welcomed.
Appointments for these positions will be at the assistant and associate teaching professor rank with multi-year contracts and promotion opportunities. The positions emphasize teaching excellence, curricular development, and student advising and mentoring. Faculty are expected to develop excellence in research, international scholarly contributions, and university service.
