"Faculty Position in Business Analytics"

Job Details

Description

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar seeks applicants for a Teaching track position at the Assistant Professor level in Business Analytics beginning in the Fall Semester, 2026. This is a career-oriented appointment with primary responsibility for teaching and contributions to the educational mission of the undergraduate Business Administration program in Doha, Qatar. The position also provides support for the pursuit of research interests. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Data Science, Economics or a closely related quantitative field at the time of appointment, outstanding teaching skills, and a passion for student and community engagement.

The expected teaching load is 2+2 with opportunities to engage in research independently and/or in collaboration with CMU’s researchers across multiple disciplines. Our faculty members are recognized internationally for their expertise and are dedicated to undergraduate education. A reasonable teaching load and small class sizes allow time for quality teaching and curricular development, research and close involvement with students, faculty and the local business and educational community.

Carnegie Mellon’s undergraduate Business Administration program has earned global recognition for its approach to the study of business management as a science. The program emphasizes a quantitative, analytical approach, training students in the foundations of business. We seek an engaging colleague who is passionate about teaching.

The position is based at CMU’s branch campus in Doha, Qatar and offers competitive salaries, generous funds for research, attractive professional development support, excellent international health care coverage, and allowances for housing, travel, and schooling, if eligible, alongside other benefits.

The Business Administration program at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar offers an undergraduate major which aims to educate local and international students to meet the increasing demand for analytical problem-solving and strategic business skills in Qatar, the Gulf region, and globally. For more information on our Business Administration program, see (1) BA program in CMU-Qatar, (2) BA program in CMU-Pittsburgh and 2024 Faculty Annual Report.

About CMU in Qatar

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/) is a branch campus that operates in concert with several other American and European branch campuses under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation’s Education City. The branch campus closely follows the admissions requirements and English language curriculum of the home campus, which awards all degrees. The several thousand students in Education City are a broad mix of nationalities. CMUQ’s faculty is a mix of academics hired specifically to the campus and seconded faculty from the main campus. CMUQ’s primary focus is undergraduate education in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science and Information Systems. More Information about the State of Qatar is available at: https://visitqatar.com/.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Data Science, Economics, or a closely related quantitative field. ABDs that graduate by April 2026 will also be considered. While we welcome applicants with relevant backgrounds, we are specifically looking for a candidate with expertise in business analytics. A prior record of teaching effectiveness and/or relevant industry experience is welcomed.

While our primary focus is on appointments at the Assistant Professor rank, exceptional candidates for other ranks may also be considered. This position emphasizes teaching excellence, curricular development, and supervising collaborative student projects. Student advising, mentoring and community outreach are highly encouraged.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter specifying the desired position and how the candidate’s qualifications match the job description.
2. Detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
3. Teaching statement outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy and experience.
4. Three reference letters. Candidates should arrange for letters to be sent by the time of the first interview directly through Interfolio.
5. Any additional supporting documentation that may include representative professional, scholarly work, and/or evidence of effective teaching, for example, sample syllabi, assessments developed by the candidate, innovative instructional techniques, and teaching and course evaluations.

Additional materials would be requested from shortlisted candidates. Materials must be submitted online through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/172640

Review of complete applications will commence on November 15, 2025. The deadline for applying is January 15, 2026 or until the position is filled.

All inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Veli Safak, at vsafak@andrew.cmu.edu.

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.