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The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach graduate students in the Master of Science in Public Policy & Management Washington DC track program.

The program seeks to prepare masters students for careers and impact in public policy, government, international development and management.  Courses are taught at our campus in Washington DC.  We seek candidates for the following course:

Policy Topics: Technology Policy

The course, taught to second year Heinz College public policy graduate students in Washington DC focuses on Technology Policy.  We seek an accomplished practitioner with experience and broad understanding of technology policy:  what is the current state of the field, who are the major players and what are the big issues.  The course should give a broad perspective on the current U.S. legislative agenda and then delve more deeply into specific tech policy issues that could include AI/Machine Learning & Ethics, Equity & Inclusion/Access, Technology and Impact on Democracy/Human Rights/Transparency, Smart Cities and E-Government, or Global Tech Issues and ICT & Development to name just a few possible areas to cover. 

The course is half semester (i.e. 7 weeks) in length during the fall semester, and are taught in the evenings or on Fridays depending on instructor availability.  Adjunct instructors need to be available to develop, organize and deliver course materials and assessments, respond to inquiries, meet with students as needed, and provide timely and relevant feedback. 

• Accomplished practitioner or academic with at least 10 plus years direct experience or research in the field. 
• Master's or PhD degree in relevant fields preferred
• Recent experience in teaching graduate level or professional courses is preferred.

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About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.

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