Part-Time Mechanical Eng Adjunct Instructor - On Site

George Mason University; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach Spring courses in Fairfax and Sci Tech venues. The position is on-site with a part-time schedule and no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities include preparing and teaching assigned ME courses, grading, maintaining student records, holding office hours, and supporting course improvement through ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field; and solid verbal and written communications skills.
• Terminal degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field; teaching experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field

Terminal degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

George Mason University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach Spring courses in Fairfax and Sci Tech venues. The position is on-site with a part-time schedule and no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities include preparing and teaching assigned ME courses, grading, maintaining student records, holding office hours, and supporting course improvement through ongoing professional development.