Faculty Positions in Information Systems

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 .

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field. ABDs that graduate by March 2027 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, associate, or full 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.

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 link .

Review of complete applications will commence on November 1, 2026. The deadline for applying is January 15, 2027 or until the positions are filled.

All inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Chadi Aoun at [email protected].