CMU Adjunct Professor position in Computational Biology for Spring 2025
Carnegie Mellon University
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Posted: 01-Oct-24
Location: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ)
Internal Number: 155778
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Qatar invites applications for a CMU Adjunct Professor position in Computational Biology for Spring 2025.
The position includes the following responsibilities:
Teach one section of the 12-unit course 02-250 (Introduction to Computational Biology) course to Biological Sciences undergraduate students in the Spring semester of 2025.
Design and prepare course materials to deliver the learning outcomes for the course.
Provide students with and follow the syllabus designed by the Computer Science faculty at CMUQ.
Post syllabus, assignments, and other course files for the students, as well as communicate with students for course-related information.
Provide timely feedback to students on their assignments.
Grade students' assignments.
Meet with the area leadership to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress.
Assign a grade that reflects student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes.
Offer student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments and email.
Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the College.
About CMU in Qatar
CMU in Qatar (CMUQ) operates in concert with several other American and European branch campuses under the umbrella of Qatar Foundation?s Education City (https://www.qf.org.qa/education/education-city). The branch campus closely follows the admissions requirements and English language curriculum of the home campus in Pittsburgh, USA which awards all degrees. The several thousand students in the 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 professionals hired specifically for this campus and seconded by faculty from the main campus. CMUQ?s primary focus is undergraduate education in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, and Information Systems.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual, cultural, and social dimensions. Carnegie Mellon welcomes faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their research, teaching, and service, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who would contribute in different ways.
PhD in computer science, computational biology, biology or related fields
Experience with teaching Computational Biology courses
Exceptionally strong communication and interpersonal skills
The application deadline is November 1st. Candidates must submit their applications electronically at: http://apply.interfolio.com/155778
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