Rank, Term Computer Sciences Faculty

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: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for one or more term faculty positions beginning Fall 2026. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; participate in university, college, and department governance; participate in professional and public service; and perform related instructional assignments including student advising. Senior candidates with established records of excellent teaching can be considered for an appointment at the rank of Instructional Associate Professor or Instructional Professor.

Note that term faculty positions are renewable, fixed‑term positions that are untenured and not on the tenure track. Candidates interested in tenure‑stream positions should apply for the separately posted Open‑Rank, Tenured/Tenure‑Track Faculty Positions.

• Teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Advises students;
• Participates in all aspects of the department’s mission; and
• Serves the profession.

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field for positions at the rank of Instructional Assistant Professor and above; and
• Positions at the rank of Instructor may be possible with a Master’s as the highest degree.

Junior candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellence and a commitment to high‑quality teaching. Senior candidates should have a substantial record of teaching excellence and commitment to high‑quality teaching.

• Experience in all areas of Computer Science will be given full consideration. Particularly interested in candidates who can teach courses in software engineering, AI, or computer game design.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Open‑Rank, Term Computer Sciences Faculty at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter, CV with a list of publications, statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching and consulting/research (upload as philosophy of teaching), and transcript (required for junior position candidates, others are optional).

Open Date:
December 4, 2025

Final date to receive applications:
January 15, 2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

George Mason University is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.