Instructional Term Faculty
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, College Lecturer
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 provide 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.
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.
Instruction/Teaching
- Teach eight (8) undergraduate courses 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.
Service
- Coordinate courses, mentor students, and serve on departmental committees.
- Master’s degree in mathematical sciences, mathematics education, or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching mathematics in a university setting.
- 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 setting.
- Experience in group‑based teaching methods.
- Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities (in‑person, hybrid, and online).
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students, including advising or research supervision.
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