Term Professor Biology 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

About the Department:

The Department of Biology includes 12 tenured and tenure-track and 15 term faculty focused on undergraduate and graduate education. It maintains research facilities including a 1700 sq. ft. climate-controlled greenhouse and an active 80,000 specimen herbarium. The Department has over 1500 undergraduate majors and employs more than 50 Graduate Teaching Assistants as well as adjunct faculty. Faculty from the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, the School of Systems Biology, the School of Integrative Studies, and the STEM Accelerator Program also contribute to the Biology Department through courses and research collaborations. George Mason’s enrollment is approximately 38,255 with students studying in over 210 degree programs (127 graduate degree programs) from bachelors to doctoral, as well as Law. George Mason is ranked #24 Most Diverse University in the United States (Diversity Index = .71; U.S. News & World Report, 2020) with 49% of undergraduates from underrepresented groups and 37% considered first generation. Located in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, students study at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties. George Mason University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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 Professor in Biology is a term faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate level courses and laboratories and some undergraduate academic advising.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses; and
• Provides academic advising for undergraduate students. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field;
• Experience teaching relevant coursework at the undergraduate level;
• Strong knowledge in specific academic field, keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and ideas to students;
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, faculty, and staff;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to balance teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities;
• Ability to design and implement engaging and effective curriculum;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment; and
• Demonstrates ethics and professional values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Experience teaching relevant coursework at the undergraduate level in Biology;
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience as a graduate teaching assistant or faculty; and
• Knowledge in cell biology, biological diversity or ecology.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Professor Biology Open-Rank at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a CV and Philosophy of Teaching for review.

Posting Open Date:  February 25, 2026

Posting Close Date:  March 13, 2026