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Adjunct Instructors

Carnegie Mellon University

With a century-long history that has hosted 19 Nobel Laureates, Carnegie Mellon University is renowned as one of the worlds leading engineering institutions. We have played critical roles on breakthroughs in areas such as artificial intelligence, driverless cars and WiFi.

Carnegie Mellon University recently extended its global reach into Africa with its Center of Excellence in Information and Communication Technology. Focused on one of the fastest growing economic regions of the world, the Center of Excellence is creating a new generation of graduates able to take advantage of Africa’s unique opportunities.

Based in Rwanda, the Center of Excellence benefits from the country’s bold ICT strategy and our own culture of innovation to provide a platform for students to become technology thought leaders in emerging markets. Masters’ degrees from Carnegie Mellon University are awarded in two comprehensive programmes, each taught by globally renowned faculty to the same rigorous standards as the main Pittsburgh campus.

The Master of Science in Information Technology provides students with critical skills, focusing on practical applications in areas such as cyber security, mobile applications, wireless networking and strategic business planning. In internships and practicums, students get the opportunity to develop real-world ICT solutions with international companies like IBM, Microsoft and Visa.

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering has a more technically focused curriculum, equipping students with skills in energy systems, mobile computing and telecommunications. 

Our programs provide a unique opportunity for students to gain a balanced international perspective with an option to spend semesters at Carnegie Mellon’s Pittsburgh and Silicon Valley campuses.

Carnegie Mellon’s academic programs extend across countries and continents. They are rooted in an academic philosophy that develops our students into the responsible global leaders.

Now in Africa, Carnegie Mellon is excited to be pioneering a culture of inspiring innovations that change the world.

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http://www.cmu.edu/rwanda

Job title

Adjunct instructors

Start Date

ASAP

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Job Purpose

Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) is seeking passionate and experienced adjunct instructors to teach graduate-level courses during the Fall 2025 semester (starting August 25, 2025) at our campus in Kigali, Rwanda. These are in-person teaching roles with the possibility of renewal for the Spring 2026 semester, depending on course availability and mutual interest.

We are looking for individuals with previous teaching experience and/or relevant industry expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Software Engineering
  • Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud Computing
  • IT Entrepreneurship

Inclusion, collaboration, excellence and integrity are valued proficiency at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a leader who can optimally collaborate with a diverse population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values, thrives in an exciting and complex environment, and who will embody the mission of the university through their work.

About Carnegie Mellon University

Established out of a partnership between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Government of Rwanda, CMU-Africa is addressing the critical shortage of high-quality engineering talent required to accelerate the economic development and digital transformation of Africa—home to the fastest growing workforce in the world. CMU-Africa was established in 2011 and is the only U.S. research university offering its master’s degrees with full-time faculty, staff and operations in Africa. CMU’s presence in Rwanda provides a platform to engage in Africa’s most significant opportunities and challenges across the continent through world-class education and contextually relevant research.

Our vision is to educate and empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. CMU-Africa’s mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers, who have been trained in the African context, and prepared to make transformative impact in their communities and the world.

We are a fast-growing campus with about 300 enrolled students, aiming to grow to 400 in the next couple of years. Our size and exponential growth create a sense of camaraderie and excitement, with strong community ties and a compound sense of accomplishment in our team members, contributing towards mutually beneficial relationships between staff and students.

Description of the role

As adjunct instructor you will be responsible for teaching courses and contributing to the continuous enhancement of our academic programs. In this role, you will design and deliver course content, assess student learning, and collaborate with faculty to enrich the overall educational experience.

A list of available courses and their descriptions can be found below:

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or closely related fields is preferred, or equivalent
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French and/or other African languages is a plus.

TO APPLY

If you're passionate about shaping the future of technology in Africa and contributing to a world-class academic environment, we encourage you to apply. Applications are currently being accepted via our careers page: https://www.africa.engineering.cmu.edu/about/careers.html#faculty No later than 26 july 2025

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