The Integrated Innovation Institute (III) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an adjunct professor for our Tech Venture Marketing for Engineers course during the spring 2026 term. This required course is part of the Engineering Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EDIE) additional major for undergraduate students within the College of Engineering. 

Course Description: 49205 - Tech Venture Marketing for Engineers

Designed for engineers, this course will cover key strategic and tactical marketing concepts and methods: product adoption life cycle, customer segmentation, strategic market planning, and tactical considerations, with special considerations for new high-tech engineering products and innovations. It will equip technologists with a marketing perspective, equipping them to achieve market adoption and sales growth.

Along with the qualifications below, the final candidate will be available to teach in person, potentially during the work day from January to March or March to May 2026. Final scheduling will be confirmed by August 2025. 

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: 

• Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or product development.

• Basic understanding of product development and go-to-market strategies. 

• Experience in marketing technology products and digital marketing

• Proven ability to teach and mentor students, with strong communication and presentation skills.

• Passion for educating the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

• Preferred work experience related to start-ups, product development, or business development

• Previous teaching experience preferred

Requirements for Work Authorization

• Applicants for this position must be in Pittsburgh for the fall term and legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Requirements

• Resume/CV

• Statement of Interest or Cover Letter

• 1-2 pages; include teaching experience (if applicable), perspective on teaching, and inclusion

Optional: Other materials to enhance the application ? website, previous course list, transcripts, portfolio, etc.

Review of applications is ongoing and qualified applicants will be kept on file to contact dependent on current and future needs.

Carnegie Mellon University 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.

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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