The Computational Biology Department within the School of Computer Science (SCS) at
Carnegie Mellon University, is seeking to hire a new full-time Assistant Teaching Professor
starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The Computational Biology Department is a world leader in the development of rigorous
computational approaches to biomedical research problems with a long track record of
educational innovation in computational biology. The department’s teaching mission
encompasses education of students in PhD, MS, BS, undergraduate minor, and pre-college
programs in computational biology, as well as training of experimental biologists and other
scientists in computational methods, mathematical and statistical foundations, data-driven
scientific discovery, and automated and computationally-directed laboratory science. We seek
candidates with commitment to and experience in computational biology education and
mentoring within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in a Computational and/or Life Science field and a track
record of at least five years experience in research and/or education at the intersection between
the two fields. Useful but not required qualifications include at least two years of teaching
experience in computational biology and experience with basic laboratory biology.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who have a demonstrated track
record in mentoring and nurturing female and under-represented minority students.
The teaching track is a career-oriented, renewable appointment with an initial appointment of
three years. Typically initial appointments are at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, with
the possibility of promotion to the ranks of Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching
Professor. Teaching track positions are not tenured, but do provide substantial opportunities for
professional growth and long-term contributions to education at Carnegie Mellon University.
Applications will be considered in two rounds, with a first review beginning Oct 15, 2021
and a second review beginning Dec 8, 2021. For full consideration, applications must be
received by Dec 8, 2021.
Applications should be submitted through the School of Computer Science Interfolio
site, apply.interfolio.com/89827.
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300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals
based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit
discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take
affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in a Computational and/or Life Science field and a track
record of at least five years experience in research and/or education at the intersection between
the two fields. Useful but not required qualifications include at least two years of teaching
experience in computational biology and experience with basic laboratory biology.
Applications should be submitted through the School of Computer Science Interfolio
site, apply.interfolio.com/89827.