Consulting Project Adviser

Role Overview

Consulting Project Adviser, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), Doha, Qatar. This is a part-time, fixed-term position for Spring 2027, with no expectation of extension.

Company Overview

Carnegie Mellon University's Information Systems Program is world-renowned for its contributions to practice and teaching. The program at CMU-Q offers an undergraduate major designed to educate students to meet the increasing demand for Information Systems talent in Qatar, the Gulf region, and globally. Faculty members are recognized internationally for their expertise and are dedicated to postsecondary education.

Role Purpose

Guide student teams through the undergraduate Information Systems consulting project course, in which teams work with real clients on real projects. This is an advising role focused on helping students lead their projects and client relationships through advice, encouragement, and mentorship. Two adviser positions will be filled, one for each section of the course.

Key Responsibilities

Advising and Mentoring

• Guide 3 to 4 student teams through consulting projects with real clients.
• Allow student teams to lead the project and client relationship while offering advice and encouragement.
• Assure teams they can handle difficulties that arise.
• Bring real-world perspective to work with student teams.
• Demonstrate genuine care about students, their work, and the impact on community partner clients.

Course Participation

• Attend weekly 75-minute in-person class meetings.
• Attend all-adviser meetings held weekly.
• Participate in occasional additional meetings with student teams or course faculty as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a closely related field.
• Solid background in Information Systems Consulting and Project Management.
• Deep experience advising, managing, directing, and overseeing a range of software development projects.
• Additional skills in topics related to Information Systems core courses and concentrations are desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Project management expertise.
• Software development project oversight.
• Client relationship management.
• Student mentorship and advising.
• Real-world Information Systems consulting perspective.

Additional Information

Time Commitment

• Approximately 12 hours per week for 16 weeks (Spring 2027, not counting Spring Break week).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Family Concierge Team support for childcare navigation.
• Fitness center access.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement.
• Contact information of three or more references.
• Additional supporting documentation may include evidence of teaching effectiveness, a portfolio of Information Systems projects completed, and/or representative research papers.

Equal Opportunity

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.