Instructional Faculty

Department: Cross Functional

Classification: 12-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Works with Minors check: Yes

About the Department:

Created in 2009, George Mason University’s Honors College works in partnership with every unit serving undergraduates at the university to attract, support, and retain highly motivated and capable students in every area of study. The Honors College offers motivated undergraduates an enhanced general education curriculum focused on high-impact learning experiences related to research, civic engagement, and collaborative learning. In addition to serving as a launchpad for academic opportunities, the College’s inquiry- and problem-based seminars prepare students to address enduring and novel challenges in their communities and workplaces.

About the Position:

This position teaches HNRS 110: Principles of Research and Inquiry, a foundational course for all first-semester Honors College students. Honors College faculty also develop and teach additional problem-based honors seminars related to their expertise and interests in a variety of disciplinary areas.

We are seeking a passionate educator committed to innovative, inquiry-based teaching to join our vibrant academic community.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Instruction:

• Teaching includes, but is not limited to, virtual, hybrid-model, or face to face participation in:
  • Teaching of class sessions;
  • Grading of assigned classwork;
  • Office hours and/or all required meetings with students;
  • All communication with students (email, phone, etc.);
  • Tracking (and reporting on) student progress;
  • Updating course material from a previously assigned course;
  • Updating online materials (and overall learning management system organization); and
  • All other tasks associated with teaching a course not otherwise listed.

Broader Service and Administrative Work for the College and/or University:

• Serves on the Honors College committees as needed;
• Participates in annual admissions and community engagement events, including, but not limited to, Fall Premiere, Spring Preview, annual exhibitions, and semesterly faculty idea exchanges; and
• Might also represent the College in university-level service or committees.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• One or more years teaching inquiry or problem-based courses at the undergraduate level;
• Knowledge of best teaching practices for general education; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years teaching diverse cohorts of undergraduates research and methods;
• Two or more years teaching problem- or inquiry-driven topical courses at the undergraduate level;
• Knowledge of best practices in undergraduate research and general education; and
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

Instructions to Applicants: 

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

Posting Open Date:  October 29, 2025

Posting Close Date:  January 15, 2026