Academic ConnectDescription
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) is seeking passionate and experienced adjunct instructors to teach graduate-level courses during the Fall 2025 semester (starting August 25, 2025) at our campus in Kigali, Rwanda. These are in-person teaching roles with the possibility of renewal for the Spring 2026 semester, depending on course availability and mutual interest.
We are looking for individuals with previous teaching experience and/or relevant industry expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Software Engineering
- Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- IT Entrepreneurship
If you’re excited about shaping the future of technology in Africa and contributing to a world-class academic environment, we encourage you to apply.
A list of available courses and their descriptions can be found below:
- 04-630: Data Structures and Algorithms for Engineers
- 18-641: Design Patterns for Smartphone Development
- 18-652: Foundations of Software Engineering
- 04-800 I: Introduction to Systems Software Engineering
- 04-655: Artificial Intelligence for Engineers
- 18-785: Data, Inference, and Applied Machine Learning
- 04-800 K: AIOps: Continuous and Automated IT and AI Monitoring
- 04-800 AH: Cybersecurity Operations Project
- 18-731: Network Security
- 18-799: Robotics: Principles and Practice
- 04-730 Augmented and Virtual Reality
- 04-801-N1 Electronic Business and Technology
Qualifications
Ph.D in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or closely related fields is preferred, or equivalent combination of advanced degree in the listed fields with strong teaching background, relevant industry experience and/or tech entrepreneurship, and other related qualifications. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to delivering a high-quality learning experience to our exceptional students.
Application Instructions
Please submit a complete application that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and teaching statements relevant to the position(s) indicated in your application. You should also provide the names of three referees, who will be contacted to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates are welcome to include any additional supporting materials they feel strengthen their application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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. Consistent with this commitment, Carnegie Mellon will no longer be requiring or considering applicant diversity statements. If you are interested in this position and have not yet submitted a diversity statement, please do not do so. If you have already submitted a diversity statement, please know that any diversity statements submitted by applicants for this opportunity will not be considered in the hiring decision.