Teaching Professor: Public Policy, Governance & AI Ethics

CMU group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College invites applications for a full-time, career-track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Public Policy and Governance, starting August 1, 2027. The role focuses on teaching and curricular innovation with opportunities for engaged projects.

Ideal candidates bring expertise in policy domains such as education or energy and in governance of emerging technologies, including AI, privacy, and ethics.

Qualifications

• PhD or JD with teaching experience, or Masters with significant relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level or potential for excellence in the form of training in teaching.
• Commitment to fostering a supporting learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses across Heinz College degree programs.
• Collaborate with academic programs to design new courses and curricular pathways.
• Participate in the intellectual life of Heinz College including engagement with Centers.
• Participate in service to the College and University, including curriculum development and faculty committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curricular innovation

Policy governance

AI governance

Education

PhD or JD

Masters degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College invites applications for a full-time, career-track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Public Policy and Governance, starting August 1, 2027. The role focuses on teaching and curricular innovation with opportunities for engaged projects.

Ideal candidates bring expertise in policy domains such as education or energy and in governance of emerging technologies, including AI, privacy, and ethics.