Job Details

Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Department: Psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: November 17, 2025
Category: Data Science (with relevance to Psychology & Neuroscience)
Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Term: Spring 2026 (one semester)

Position Overview

The Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach an upper-level seminar titled:

"Data Science for Neuroscience and Psychology"

The course focuses on advanced data science concepts tailored for applied research in modern psychology and neuroscience.

Course Description

Topics will include:

• Advanced statistical analyses and experimental design

• Information design & exploratory data analysis

• Data visualization techniques

• Nonparametric statistics

• Data and inference errors (e.g., multicollinearity, overfitting, Simpson’s and Robinson’s paradox)

• Data sanitization, anonymization, and de-identification

• Linear models (including conditional process models)

• Hands-on experience using R programming language for simulation, visualization, and analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans

• Conduct lectures

• Provide one-on-one mentoring or consultation

• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback

• Grade assignments and assessments

• Communicate effectively with students and departmental administration

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree is required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University adheres to federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The institution does not discriminate in admissions, employment, or administration of programs and activities on the basis of:

• Race

• Color

• National origin

• Sex

• Disability

This aligns with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964), Title IX of the Education Amendments (1972), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973).