Adjunct Faculty, Marketing

Department: Costello College of Business

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

About the Position:

We are accepting applications for teaching assignments in all areas of Marketing; however, we are specifically interested in qualified candidates that can teach marketing research, including graduate level.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities, in addition to teaching, include preparing course materials, student engagement, student assessment, and holding regularly scheduled office hours (online support in the case of online teaching):

• Prepares and teaches assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline;
• Prepares and objectively grades class assignments and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with course outcomes;
• Maintains accurate, transparent student records;
• Utilizes Canvas course management system to report student learning outcomes;
• Assists and fosters student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to e-mail inquiries;
• Adheres to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades;
• Maintains appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses; and
• Maintains appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful applicants should have a MBA, M.S. in Marketing, M.S. in Marketing Research, or a masters in a related discipline, with relevant work experience for undergraduate level teaching;
• Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. or doctorate in Marketing or a related discipline for graduate level teaching; and
• Good citizenship and the ability to work well with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience and current experience in the marketing profession is strongly preferred; and
• For Marketing Research courses, familiarity with Microsoft Excel and/or SPSS, Qualtrics, and Tableau.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Adjunct Faculty, Marketing at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a cover letter and CV for review.

Please note, candidates will only be contacted when there is an opening for which we believe the candidate is a strong match. The immediate need is for Fall 2025, but there is potential for continued employment, upon review.

Posting Open Date: May 7, 2025

Posting Close Date: September 1, 2025

Open Until Filled:  No