Department: Col of Engineering and Computing

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA and/or Prince William County, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is to provide an outstanding education to our undergraduate and graduate students that emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior and integrity, and prepares them for successful careers and future academic work. Furthermore, the department fosters active, visible and leading-edge research that advances the field of mechanical engineering. Further information about the department is available at https://mechanical.gmu.edu/.

About the Position

We are looking for Adjunct Faculty for the following courses for the Spring Semester:

ME 151 Practicum in Engineering T 7:20pm-10pm Fairfax
ME 151 Practicum in Engineering W 4:30pm-7:10pm Fairfax
ME 151 Practicum in Engineering F 1:30pm-4:10pm Fairfax
ME 211 Statics TR 9am-10:15am Fairfax
ME 212 Solid Mechanics MW 9am-10:15am Fairfax
ME 212 Solid Mechanics TR 5:55pm-7:10pm Fairfax
ME 231 Dynamics MW 4:30pm-5:45pm Fairfax
ME 313 Material Science MW 10:30am-11:45am Sci Tech
ME 313 Material Science TR 12pm-1:15pm Sci Tech
ME 331 Mechatronics TR 12pm-1:15pm Sci Tech
ME 331 Mechatronics TR 4:30pm-5:45pm Sci Tech
ME 331 Mechatronics MW 5:55pm-7:10pm Sci Tech
ME 341 Design of Mechanical Elements MW 3pm-4:15pm Sci Tech
ME 341 Design of Mechanical Elements TR 12pm-1:15pm Sci Tech
ME 352 Entrepreneurship Engineering TR 5:55pm-7:10pm Sci Tech
ME 351 Analytical Methods in Engr MW 12pm-1:15pm Sci Tech
ME 432 System Dynamics and Controls MW 9am-10:15am Sci Tech
ME 432 System Dynamics and Controls MW 1:30pm-2:45pm Sci Tech

Responsibilities

Prepares and teaches assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline;
Prepares and objectively grades class assignments and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with course outcomes;
Maintains accurate, transparent student records;
Assists and fosters student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to e-mail inquiries;
Adheres to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades;
Maintains appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses;
Maintains appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; and
Other duties as assigned by contract and/or by the Course Coordinator including assessing course(s) taught for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field; and
Solid verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field;
Experience with a learning management system, preferably Blackboard;
Relevant professional experience; and
Teaching experience at the college level.

Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent, CV and transcript for review.

Posting Open Date: November 10, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: December 7, 2026

Posting Close Date: January 19, 2027

Open Until Filled: Yes

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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 enrolled 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 314 full-time faculty, 107 are tenured, 59 are tenure-track, 96 are term faculty, and 52 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 emerging technologies. 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 houses the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, robotics and power engineering 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.

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George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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