Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
Lecturer (Teaching)-Track Faculty Position

Assistant or Associate Level

Institution:

The Tepper School of Business consistently ranks among the top business schools in the world. In 2007, The Wall Street Journal ranked the Tepper School fifth among the top MBA programs in the United States. The undergraduate programs also rank among the world’s elite for undergraduate study in business and economics. The rigorous academic curriculum includes a rich immersion in the technical aspects of management and general business principles. All Tepper programs emphasize innovation, global focus, quantitative decision-making and analytical approaches to problem solving for which the Tepper School is renowned. Faculty support of student extracurricular activities add to programs that promote development of the person. For more information about programs at the Tepper School of Business, please visit www.tepper.cmu.edu. For more information about Carnegie Mellon University, please visit www.cmu.edu. Carnegie Mellon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with particular interest in identifying women and minority applicants for faculty positions.

Starting Date:

Fall/September 2008 or Spring/January 2009

Salary Range:

Commensurate with academic preparation and professional experience.

Job Description:

Primary professional responsibilities: Teaching in Tepper School's Masters and Undergraduate programs and service to the Tepper School and the wider Carnegie Mellon  University community. Teaching will focus on business and management communications in both written and oral practices. Will teach eight units per year, equivalent to four semester-long courses.

 

Academic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in business communications or related discipline (e.g., English, Rhetoric, Communication Studies, etc.). ABD candidates may be considered if degree is to be completed at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the school and be able to communicate and work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for and commitment to teaching excellence.

Experience Requirements:

Candidates with prior business communications teaching and additional business experience and/or coursework at the MBA level are preferred.

Application Process / Deadline:

Review of applications to begin June 1. The position is open until filled or recruitment canceled.

Required Documentation:

Letter of application, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), a list of four references, and official transcript from institution offering highest degree. Submissions accepted by mail only.

Mailing Address:

Rosanne Christy, Senior Administrative Coordinator

Carnegie Mellon University

Tepper School of Business

5000 Forbes Avenue

Posner Hall 233

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: 412-268-1320

Date Listing Ends:

May 31, 2008