Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Location: Carnegie Mellon University – Doha, Qatar Campus
Timeframe: 12-month contract beginning in August 2024 with possibility of renewal
The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. This postdoctoral position aims to prepare the candidate for future globally-minded DEIB research and practice. 
Responsibilities:
1:1 undergraduate teaching load, most likely 1 DEIB-focused course and 1 in the candidate's discipline
Provide service to the campus community through DEIB initiatives (for example, developing and delivering relevant DEIB workshops or working with student groups)
Collaborate to conduct internal DEIB research for the campus
Develop own research agenda based on candidate’s future goals
Qualifications:
PhD required with demonstrated engagement with DEIB in scholarship or coursework. Field of specialization is open but may include cultural studies, English, sociology, education, psychology, Middle Eastern studies, or other relevant or multi-disciplined programs. 
Demonstrated excellence in teaching or course support.
Previous experience in organizing or developing DEIB-related initiatives. 
Demonstrated cultural competency across multiple communities. Experience working within underrepresented/marginalized communities is a plus. Experience developing DEIB frameworks to meet global campus/community needs is a plus. Experiences in the Middle East region and/or Arabic language are a plus. 
Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong professional ethics are required.
Ability to effectively work across a wide variety of constituency groups and organize support for goals and plans.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar offers a competitive salary, travel, housing, and schooling allowances, as well as other benefits, including professional development opportunities.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is a branch campus that operates along with several other American and European branch campuses under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation’s Education City. CMU-Q’s student body comes from all over the world; in particular, many come from the Middle East, North Africa, and Central and South Asia. CMU-Q’s focus is undergraduate education in Computer Science, Business Administration, Biological Sciences, and Information Systems. 
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CMU-Q seeks to foster a work environment where everyone can grow. So whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual, cultural, social, and personal dimensions. Carnegie Mellon welcomes applicants who will contribute to this diversity, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who would contribute in other ways.
Application Process: 
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description.
A CV, including the contact information of two references.
A diversity & inclusion statement (one page or less)

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Location

Doha, Qatar

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

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