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Carnegie Mellon School of Drama seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Embedded Electronics, semester-long courses that are part of the Production Technology program in the School of Drama.

Embedded Electronics explores the use of micro-electronics driven by software such as Arduino in props, scenery and costumes used in entertainment production.

This course is part of the curriculum for MFA and BFA students Production Technology, Technical Direction, Sound Design, Costume Production and Video and Media Design.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 24, 2026 & continues through the Fall 2026 semester.

The position is in-person, based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Successful applicants will have experience in micro-electronics system (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.) design, programming and usage and/or experience in network design and implementation in an entertainment setting. A degree in entertainment production is preferred, as is teaching experience at the university level.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

To apply, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter 

• CV

• 3 References including contact information

For questions or other inquiries, please contact Search Administrator Joyce Dellovade: joyced@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama is the first degree-granting drama institution in the US. Founded in 1914, we combine established practice with innovation and pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. Our graduates commit to the enrichment of multifaceted art practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, and explore new forms of creative expression. The school?s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically, and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media.

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.

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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