Adjunct Professor - Integrated Innovation Institute - Engineering Design (EDIE)

Description

The Integrated Innovation Institute (III) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an adjunct professor for our Engineering Design Methods & Tools course during the fall 2025 term. This required course is part of the Engineering Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EDIE) additional major for undergraduate students within the College of Engineering. 

Along with the qualifications below, the final candidate will be available to teach in person from 12:30 to 1:50 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays from late August to late October 2025.  This will provide class time for students within TechSpark for hands-on resources. 

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: 

• Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or product development.
• Basic understanding of engineering design principles, product development, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on agile development and rapid prototyping.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and design software commonly used in product development.
• A basic grasp of cost analysis, production design, and quality control techniques as they apply to startups and MVP creation.
• Previous coursework or hands-on experience in engineering design, systems engineering, or related fields.
• Experience working in or with startup environments or launching MVPs.
• Familiarity with lean startup principles, iterative design, and MVP development processes.
• Exposure to design for manufacturability (DFM) and knowledge of industry-standard tools and practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master's in Engineering (various disciplines encouraged to apply)
• Work experience related to start-ups, product development, or engineering design.
• Previous teaching experience preferred

Requirements for Work Authorization

• Applicants for this position must be in Pittsburgh for the fall term and legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Application Instructions

Requirements

• Resume/CV
• Statement of Interest or Cover Letter
  • 1-2 pages; include teaching experience, perspective on teaching and inclusion

Optional

• Other materials to enhance the application – website, previous course list, transcripts, portfolio, etc.

Review of applications is ongoing and qualified applicants will be kept on file to contact dependent on current and future needs.

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.