Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track CEIE Faculty
Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track CEIE Faculty
- 10003800
- Fairfax, VA
- Instructional Faculty
- Opening on: Feb 23 2026
Department: Col of Engineering and Computing
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
About the Department:
Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE) is a vibrant department that offers MS and PhD programs, in addition to an ABET-accredited BS degree. With special emphases in supporting the design, construction, maintenance, operation, and optimization of smart, sustainable and resilient civil engineered systems and livable communities, CEIE’s total enrollment across all degrees has reached nearly 450 students and new research awards have experienced tremendous growth. CEIE faculty benefit from laboratory space at the Potomac Science Center, a water-front state of the art research facility at the tidal waters of Belmont Bay with 50,000-square-foot that houses laboratories for teaching and research, lecture rooms, event space and outdoor trails. The department also has an enviable and strong relationship with industry, including over 40 companies and individuals working in partnership as the Civil Engineering Institute (https://civil.gmu.edu/connections/civil-engineering-institute), a unique organization formed to support the mission and vision of the department. Further information about the department can be found on its web site at http://www.civil.gmu.edu/.
About the Position:
The ongoing revolution in computing and sensing is not only changing how we build—it is transforming what it means to be a civil engineer. We are seeking a forward-thinking faculty colleague to lead this charge through computing-driven research and high-impact teaching that prepares students for this emergent future.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Digital twin modeling and simulation
- AI in the design and management of environmental and/or civil infrastructure systems
- Advanced sensing in hydrology and ecosystem monitoring
- Robotics in civil engineering
- Theoretical and applied integrations of AI in environmental and/or infrastructure systems
In this role, the candidate will be joining an ecosystem designed for transdisciplinary collaboration and translation. They will have the unique opportunity to:
- Collaborate across boundaries through transdisciplinary organizations like the Institute for Digital Innovation and the Institute for a Sustainable Earth.
- Translate research into reality at our newly opened Fuse at Mason Square, a state-of-the-art hub dedicated to university-industry partnerships.
- Directly influence our profession through our strategic location in the DC Metro area.
Responsibilities:
Teaching
- Teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research
- Develops an independent, externally funded research program.
Service
- Advises students;
- Participates in all aspects of the department’s mission; and
- Serves the profession.
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must have received a PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related field by the start date of the position;
- Have demonstrated potential for excellence and productivity in research, and a commitment to high-quality teaching;
- Applicants must be able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in one of the following areas, ideally integrating their expertise into curricula:
- Hydrology and water resources;
- Structural and materials engineering;
- Construction and infrastructure management; and
- Environmental engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evaluation of the candidate will be based on the innovative nature of their work and their potential for future excellence, rather than any particular specialization; and
- A demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines in engineering, computing, and humanities is desirable.
Mason provides faculty with unique opportunities to engage in transdisciplinary research through the Institute for a Sustainable Earth and the Institute for Digital Innovation, and we seek candidates who can leverage these resources.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track CEIE Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information; and upload a cover letter, complete CV with publications, teaching statement (upload under "Philosophy of Teaching"), and research statement.
Posting Open Date: February 23, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 9, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
About the College:
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC more than 11,000 students in fall 2025. The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 326 instructional faculty, 100 are tenured, 64 are tenure-track, 100 are term faculty, and 62 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $83.7 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $66.8 million in awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.
About the University and the Region:
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
About the Future:
In conjunction with Amazon’s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, George Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university’s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation—a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy—and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse a new 355,000 square foot building, opened to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by George Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
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