Academic ConnectAdjunct Professor - Integrated Innovation Institute - Engineering Design (EDIE)
Carnegie Mellon University: College of Engineering: Integrated Innovation Institute (III)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Open Date
Mar 03, 2025
Description
The Integrated Innovation Institute (III) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an adjunct professor for our Engineering Design Methods & Tools course during the fall 2025 term. This required course is part of the Engineering Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EDIE) additional major for undergraduate students within the College of Engineering.
Course Description: 49-306 - Engineering Design Methods & ToolsThis course will teach engineering design methods and tools from concept to realization. Topics include prototyping, design constraints, material selections, testing, design for production, and manufacturability. The course will address systems design, physical embodiment, and interaction design.
Along with the qualifications below, the final candidate will be available to teach in person from 12:30 to 1:50 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays from late August to late October 2025. This will provide class time for students within a campus maker space for hands-on resources.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:
- IE in product development.
- Experience in product design and development, preferably from an engineering perspective or background.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on agile development and rapid prototyping.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and design software commonly used in product development.
- A basic grasp of cost analysis, production design, and quality control techniques as they apply to startups and MVP creation.
- Previous coursework or hands-on experience in engineering design, systems engineering, or related fields.
- Exposure to design for manufacturability (DFM) and knowledge of industry-standard tools and practices.
Qualifications
QualificationsDegree in Engineering preferred (various disciplines encouraged to apply)Work experience related to product development and design.Previous teaching experience preferred
Requirements for Work AuthorizationApplicants for this position must be in Pittsburgh for the fall term and legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
Application Instructions
RequirementsResume/CVStatement of Interest or Cover Letter1-2 pages; include teaching experience (if applicable), perspective on teaching, and inclusion
Optional: Other materials to enhance the application – website, previous course list, transcripts, portfolio, etc.
Review of applications is ongoing and qualified applicants will be kept on file to contact dependent on current and future needs.
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.