2026-27 INI Teaching Track and Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Information Networking Institute (INI) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is seeking applications for faculty positions at all levels for its Pittsburgh, PA campus. The INI offers master's degree programs in information networking, information security, artificial intelligence (AI), and mobile and IoT engineering, integrating business and policy perspectives. Established in 1989, the INI is part of Carnegie Mellon's College of Engineering and provides students with flexibility to take courses across various disciplines. Teaching faculty are crucial to the INI's educational mission, with a focus on enhancing student learning and teaching students from diverse backgrounds. The INI is committed to providing a transformative educational experience through its interdisciplinary programs, applied learning opportunities, and strong student support systems. Faculty are expected to design and lead courses and projects, advise and mentor students, and potentially advise student-led, industry-sponsored projects. INI faculty also contribute to strategic initiatives like curricular innovation, admissions, and student advising.

Requirements

• Doctorate in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or closely related fields is preferred, or equivalent combination of advanced degree in the listed fields, relevant teaching background, related industry experience and/or tech entrepreneurship, and other related qualifications.
• Dedication to enhancing student learning
• Passion for teaching students from a broad range of backgrounds
• Passion for nurturing a supportive environment in teaching and research

Nice To Haves

• Candidates in core technical areas of information networking, information security, AI engineering and mobile and IoT engineering, including but not limited to: mobile computing, embedded systems, Internet of Things technologies, telecommunications, data analytics and artificial intelligence, information security, software security, network security, quantum computing and cyber operations.
• Outstanding candidates in other areas related to information networking, information security, AI engineering and mobile and IoT engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing and leading courses and projects for the INI
• Advising and mentoring students
• Pursuing activities that align with faculty interests, such as advising student-led, industry-sponsored projects
• Advancing the department’s strategic initiatives, including driving curricular innovation and shaping the admissions process and holistic student advising

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level