Program Director Jobs in Pennsylvania

INTRODUCTION

Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor, Teaching Track faculty position at the Integrated Innovation Institute (III). This is a full-time faculty position within CMU’s Teaching Track, a career-oriented, non-tenure track with renewable fixed terms and opportunities for promotion. This position will split responsibilities between administration and teaching as Program Director for the Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services (MIIPS). The finalist will oversee the strategic growth and administrative health of the MIIPS degree while maintaining a reduced teaching load. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between academics and professional practice.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Manage daily student support and program operations, including curriculum design, accreditation compliance, and strategic enrollment growth.
• Student Success: Engage across the full student lifecycle—from recruitment and admissions to academic advising and graduation.
• Teaching Instruction: Teach across III programs, primarily focused on MIIPS courses.

This role will join a dynamic and collaborative department, focused on bringing together the interdisciplinary mindsets in engineering, design and business to further innovation and product development. The MIIPS Program Director will be a role model for collaboration with leadership, faculty and staff at the III and across CMU.

Teaching Track faculty at Carnegie Mellon are full members of the academic community. As in other CMU Teaching Track appointments, in addition to teaching the successful candidate may contribute to the educational mission of the school through curriculum development, student mentorship, and other service. CMU’s policy further provides that Teaching Track appointments confer faculty status without tenure, and that the ranks are Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, and Teaching Professor. Typical appointment terms under the policy are three years for Assistant Teaching Professor, three years initially and then five years for subsequent reappointments at Associate Teaching Professor, and five years for Teaching Professor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds an advanced/terminal degree in a respected area related to product/service innovation.
• Maintains a distinguished teaching record, preferable in higher education.
• Demonstrates a significant and positive impact on curriculum and student development.
• Displays administrative or leadership experience (in academia or industry setting).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Success in managing professional graduate students & international student populations.
• Experience in developing or administering academic programs and strategic program growth.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application Requirements:

• Interested candidates should submit applications electronically via Interfolio, including:
• Letter of intent (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae or Resume, including reference to academic service or leadership experience
• Statement of Teaching (2-3 pages) including experience, teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness

The search committee will solicit names of references and their contact information only for a subset of applicants after the initial review. Applicants will be notified in advance before letters are requested.

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2026 – candidates will be notified in early fall of any advancement in the application process. Please contact Mark Sanders, Search Committee Chair, marksand@andrew.cmu.edu, with any questions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

OPEN DATE

Jun 15, 2026

DEADLINE

Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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.