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Fairfax, VA - USA

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Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

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 CEIEs total enrollment across all degrees has reached nearly 450 students and new research awards haveexperienced 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 50000-square-foot that houses laboratories for teaching and research lecture rooms and 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 ( a unique organization formed to support the mission and vision of the department. Further information about the department can be found on its website at the Position:

George Mason University seeks a dedicated and qualified instructor to join the Sid and Reva Department of Civil Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratory sessions in the field of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering. This position involves creating a stimulating learning environment mentoring students and contributing to the departments educational mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratory sessions in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering or related field;
  • Adhere to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades;
  • Advise and mentor students on academic and career goals;
  • Participate in departmental college and university committees as assigned; and
  • Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with advancements in the field.

Required Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in a related field;
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license;
  • At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in teaching or professional practice in environmental and water resources engineering;
  • Prior university teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;
  • Strong knowledge of water wastewater stormwater and environmental engineering principles and practices;
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment;
  • Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to engage students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds; and
  • Ability to successfully interact with industry and governmental professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree in a related field;
  • Over 10 years of either part-time or full-time university teaching experience;
  • Over 15 years of full-time relevant professional industry experience;
  • Experience working with hydraulics laboratory or field equipment;
  • Experience leading and mentoring university students in competitions;
  • Experience teaching an engineering Senior Design/Capstone course;
  • Experience with an online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard Canvas);
  • Particularly interested in candidates in the areas of environmental and water resources engineering; and
  • Candidates who can build collaborations with other departments within the college and across the university will benefit from strong support and encouragement for interdisciplinary collaboration with the college and the university.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forOpen-Rank Term CEIE Faculty at andsubmit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and upload 1) a cover letter 2) complete CV with publications 3) statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching (upload as Philosophy of Teaching) 4) research statement (optional) and 5) transcript (optional).

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Open Date: December 15 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by: February 1 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes

A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginias Technology Corridor

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 a record high of 10933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate masters and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 320 full-time faculty 93 are tenured 77 are tenure-track 90 are term faculty and 60 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university CEC research teams expended $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $119 million in current and anticipated 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 architecture 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 40000 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 Amazons 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 Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the universitys exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovationa university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economyand the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington 2025 Fuse a new 355000 square foot building will open 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 Mason that will rapidly elevate the universitys already leading national position in computing and related areas.

Department: Col of Engineering and ComputingClassification: 9-month Instructional FacultyJob Category:Instructional FacultyJob Type:Full-TimeWork Schedule:Full-time (1.0 FTE 40 hrs/wk)Location: Fairfax VAWorkplace Type:Hybrid EligibleSponsorship Eligibility:Eligible for visa sponsorshipSalary:Salary...
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