"Adjunct Instructor in Building Performance"

The School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a position as Adjunct Instructor in Building Performance in the MS in Building Performance and Diagnostics (BPD) program. We are looking for a qualified candidate to teach a course in Building Controls and Diagnostics. The course introduces students to collecting and processing data acquired from building systems and evaluating their performance. It teaches the basics about control systems, including both traditional control logics (rule-based control and model predictive control) and advanced control logics (reinforcement learning based control).

Candidates should demonstrate one or more of the following

• Masters or PhD in Building Performance or related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in designing control systems
• University-level teaching experience preferred

To apply, access and complete the online application form at https://apply.interfolio.com/175711 submitting the following materials:

• A letter of interest that indicates your specific areas of expertise and how you might address the four content areas mentioned above
• A full curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for three references, including name, position, email address, phone number and your professional relationship with them.

Applications will be considered immediately, with a view to employment beginning in January 2026.

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.

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.