Carnegie Mellon University

Prospective Faculty and Postdocs

A private, global research university, Carnegie Mellon University stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and sets its own course. With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative startups, driverless cars, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we create it.

Why Choose CMU?

Home to 1,300+ faculty members representing 50+ countries, Carnegie Mellon University has been a birthplace of innovation since its founding in 1900. Today, CMU challenges the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters. 

With a dynamic community and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, and fostering an innovative academic environment, CMU offers faculty the opportunity to engage with top-tier students, colleagues, and industry partners, driving impact across various fields.

Dual Career Program

We are committed to recruiting and retaining world-class faculty members, which often involves the needs and interests of their partners and family.

The Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty work closely with CMU faculty, deans and administrators across the university, in addition to local university, community and industry partners in the Pittsburgh region, to provide dual career assistance.

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