Adjunct Faculty

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing seeks adjunct faculty to teach ME courses for the Spring Semester at Fairfax and Prince William County, VA. On-site teaching for ME seminars and labs is required.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures per catalog and outline, grading, maintaining records, office hours, and complying with university policies. A Master’s in mechanical engineering and strong communication skills are required; teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

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 regularly scheduled office hours and timely e-mail responses.
• Adheres to all administrative university policies including timely submission of midterm and final grades.
• Maintains professional development to stay current within assigned courses.
• Maintains high standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned by contract or Course Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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.

Posting Open Date:November 10, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:December 7, 2026

Posting Close Date:January 19, 2027

Open Until Filled: Yes

A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia’s 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 CECenrolled more than11,000studentsin fall2025.The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degreeprogramsincluding several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 314full-timefaculty,107are tenured,59 aretenure-track,96 areterm faculty, and52 areresearch faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teamsexpended$83.7million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over$66.8million 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 providesample opportunityfor 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 than40,000 studentsstudying in over200 degreeprograms. 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,providingexcellent 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 toestablisha 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 toaccelerateits plans to grow its capacity in computing andemerging 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, Fusea new 355,000 square foot building,openedto students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility houses the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms,roboticsand power engineeringlabs, 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 byGeorge Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.