Instructional Term Faculty (Open Rank)

Department: College of Science

Classification: 9-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: Eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Works with Minors check: Yes

About the Department:

The Mathematical Sciences Department offers undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs in pure, applied, and computational mathematics. Research across a variety of disciplines is strengthened through collaborations with local government/industry partners and nearby universities. High-quality teaching and community engagement is achieved through innovative strategies including extensive outreach work, active learning, hands-on undergraduate research, and graduate internships.

George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

About the Position:

The position will teach eight (8) undergraduate courses in the academic year with four (4) in the fall semester and four (4) in the spring semester (lower and upper level such as Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations) and provide some service duties associated with the department’s undergraduate degree.

This is a state-funded, full-time (9-month) instructional (non-tenure-track) faculty position with the option of additional summer teaching opportunities. The position is renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities:

Instruction/Teaching

• Teaches eight (8) undergraduate courses with four (4) in the fall semester and four (4) in the spring semester (lower and upper level) each semester such as Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. 

Service

• Including but not limited to coordinate courses, mentor students, serve on departmental committees. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mathematical sciences, mathematics education, or a closely related field; and
• Experience teaching mathematics in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in mathematical sciences, mathematics education, or a closely related field, or expect to receive one by Summer 2026;
• Demonstrated experience and interest in inquiry-based learning, active learning and/or other interactive classroom instructional models;
• Demonstrated experience with course design and/or curriculum development;
• Experience providing organized leadership in an educational or professional settings;
• Experience in group-based teaching methods;
• Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online); and
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students, including advising or research supervision.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Instructional Term Faculty (Open Rank) 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, philosophy of teaching, and 3 Letters of Recommendation (if selected for an interview.  Please review information below) for review. 

Important Note Regarding 3 Letters of Recommendation (LOR): If you are selected for an interview, 3 letters of recommendation are required. These should primarily discuss teaching and leadership qualifications. Letters of recommendation should not be submitted with your application.  If asked for a LOR, please have recommenders email LORs directly to math@gmu.edu with the following in the subject line: Term Faculty for [Your Name Here]; Example: Term Faculty for Mary Mason.

Posting Open Date: February 25, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  March 13, 2026

Open Until Filled:  Yes