What are the responsibilities and job description for the Term Instructional Faculty position at George Mason University and Careers?
- 10003647
- Fairfax, VA
- Instructional Faculty
- Opening on: Jan 13 2026
Department: Academic Affairs
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: N/A - I/R Faculty
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
George Mason University’s Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) is a unique program created specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and seek to complete their Bachelor’s degree, with a specialized concentration. Designed with the adult-learner in mind, but open to students of all ages, the BAS degree offers a flexible learning experience for students.
About the Position:
This position will teach and develop BAS 300 to ensure strong student learning outcomes and professional relevance. BAS 300 is the foundation course of the BAS program, and it prepares students for their capstone experiences. The course design must ensure students are prepared for success in their senior-level coursework.
Topics currently covered in the course include: career planning and development, “soft skill” development (time management, communication, etc.), foundations of college-level research, etc. Sample syllabi can be viewed on the BAS website.
The ideal candidate will have strong understanding of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, by both instructors and students. The candidate should be prepared to incorporate AI knowledge within the course.
While all BAS courses are taught 100% online, asynchronous, the faculty member will be required to attend campus activities as needed. These include orientation, graduation, recruitment events, faculty retreats, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Teaches career development courses in the undergraduate program. The teaching load for this position is 4 courses per fall and spring semester;
- Assesses current curriculum annually, and redesigns courses as-needed to ensure curriculum remains relevant to today’s career fields and expectations;
- Coordinates all sections of assigned courses to ensure continuity across the department. With the BAS Director, ensures adjunct faculty have the materials necessary to successfully teach courses; and
- Additional responsibilities include service to the BAS program, the university, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the George Mason community.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field;
- 2 or more years of relevant teaching experience in higher education;
- Experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses;
- Experience leading undergraduate career development courses;
- Experience working with contemporary students;
- Knowledge of best practices for leading undergraduate career development courses;
- Knowledge of the unique needs of contemporary students;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability and demonstrated commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds;
- Ability to teach college-level courses;
- Ability to teach fully online, asynchronous courses; and
- Ability and commitment to collaboratively work with a fully remote, diverse group of faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching students pursuing interdisciplinary degrees;
- Previous experience using Canvas LM;
- Previous experience using Banner; and
- Previous experience teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Term Instructional 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 with Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: January 13, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 27, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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