Certificate Program Director, AI & ML Education (Remote)

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Bus pass (Pittsburgh regional)

Childcare support

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Certificate Director for its Language Technologies Institute Professional Certificate portfolio, launching Fall 2026. The role centers on academic leadership, program governance, and industry partnerships, with the portfolio online and largely remote, requiring campus presence for select activities.

Responsibilities include setting strategy, appointing directors, coordinating curriculum, and ensuring rigorous delivery across certificates while engaging with CMU

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, language technologies, machine learning, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and curriculum leadership.
• Experience with academic program administration or governance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across faculty, staff, industry, and University leadership.
• A combination of education and proven experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio strategy and thought leadership – Define the vision and strategic direction of the LTI Professional Certificate ecosystem and oversee its evolution.
• Academic governance – Appoint Faculty Course Directors and Certificate Curriculum Developers, approve Adjunct Preceptors, ensure rigor.
• Faculty engagement – Promote participation and cross‑certificate collaboration across certificates.
• Student experience – Lead orientation and onboarding for cohorts, communicate expectations and norms, foster engagement.
• University and external relations – Liaise with Provost's Office and CMU Online, cultivate industry collaborations.
• Portfolio review – Conduct annual reviews of enrollments, outcomes, demand, quality, and sustainability.

Skills

Academic leadership

Teaching excellence

Cross‑faculty collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in computer science or related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Certificate Director for its Language Technologies Institute Professional Certificate portfolio, launching Fall 2026. The role centers on academic leadership, program governance, and industry partnerships, with the portfolio online and largely remote, requiring campus presence for select activities.

Responsibilities include setting strategy, appointing directors, coordinating curriculum, and ensuring rigorous delivery across certificates while engaging with CMU