The SCS Mark Stehlik Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship

Reference #: 124667

Carnegie Mellon University: School of Computer ScienceLocation

Pittsburgh, PA

Open Date

May 01, 2023DescriptionApplications are invited for the Mark Stehlik Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. This is a high-profile, one-year position, with a possibility of renewal for a second year. We seek recent Ph.D. recipients in computer science or a related field with a strong interest, and demonstrated promise in teaching, who would like to gain teaching experience in a vibrant environment with a dynamic curriculum and excellent students.

The School of Computer Science consists of 7 different departments:

Computational Biology Department (CBD)

Computer Science Department (CSD)

Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII)

Language Technologies Institute (LTI)

Machine Learning Department (MLD)

Robotics Institute (RI)

Software and Societal Systems Department (S3D)

Applicantions may be submitted at any time, with reviews taking place each spring.

For questions please email: Stehlik-teaching-fellowship@cs.cmu.eduQualificationsWe seek recent Ph.D. recipients in computer science or a related field with a strong interest, and demonstrated promise in teaching, who would like to gain teaching experience in a vibrant environment with a dynamic curriculum and excellent students.Application InstructionsCandidates are considered across all departments. To apply candidates should submit:Cover letterThe cover letter should indicate which department(s) the candidate believes they would be a good fit for.CVNOTE: Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. before they start the teaching fellowship.Statement of TeachingIt is not expected that candidates have experience teaching, but they should have a strong interest, and display some evidence of promise in teaching. Additionally, candidates should explicitly discuss which department(s) are a good fit for their preparation and interests.Broader Impact StatementCandidates should describe how they plan to support all students, and particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. They may also wish to describe additional ways they would like to support the learning of students beyond the traditional classroom.The names and email addresses of three or more individuals who have been asked to provide letters of reference(Optional) Research StatementNote: the research statement is helpful but not required. This is a teaching focused position, and candidates who feel that their research experience will be something that can support their teaching are welcomed to include a research statement.Carnegie Mellon University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.