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CMU-Africa is steadily expanding. Our size and inspirational mission create a sense of camaraderie and excitement within our community. To support this growth and delivery of our mission, CMU-Africa invites applications for the following open positions:
Staff positions
Associate Director of Student Affairs
CMU-Africa is seeking a dynamic and experienced associate director of student affairs to oversee the development and delivery of student support services that foster student experience, engagement, retention, and success. This role is pivotal in shaping a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment that aligns with CMU-Africa's mission and values.
As the associate director of student affairs at CMU-Africa, you will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing student-centered services that enrich the overall student experience. You will lead efforts to remove barriers to student success, foster engagement and well-being, and support smooth transitions, strong retention, and positive post-graduate outcomes. This role involves overseeing the delivery of non-academic support services and contributing to the development of an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive campus environment.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
CMU-Africa seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to join the CMU-Africa research ecosystem. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the CMU-Africa mission by providing essential support by carrying out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project.
AI Online Course Development Assistant
CMU-Africa is seeking a passionate, highly motivated professional to serve as AI Online Course Development Assistant for a fixed term duration in Kigali, Rwanda. This position will support three subject matter experts in designing and developing online courses in Machine Learning and Generative AI. The successful candidate will also serve as a liaison between the course developers and a professional course development team responsible for implementing the courses in Canvas. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a master’s degree in artificial intelligence or a related field, and hands-on experience with machine learning tools. Experience building generative AI applications is desirable. This is a fixed-term, full-time position in Kigali, Rwanda.
Faculty positions
Adjunct instructors
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 location 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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Carnegie Mellon 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. Consistent with this commitment, Carnegie Mellon will no longer be requiring or considering applicant diversity statements. If you are interested in this position and have not yet submitted a diversity statement, please do not do so. If you have already submitted a diversity statement, please know that any diversity statements submitted by applicants for this opportunity will not be considered in the hiring decision.
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