Term Assistant Professor — Computational & Data Sciences (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University, College of Science, seeks a Term Assistant Professor in the Department of Computational and Data Sciences to advance education and engagement. You will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new curricula, and contribute to service within the department, college, and broader scientific communities.

The position requires a PhD in a related field, teaching experience, and a commitment to inclusive excellence and mentoring across diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• PhD in a closely related field prior to starting the appointment.
• One year of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Commitment to ethics and professional values.
• Ability to develop new courses in data science, computation, or related areas.
• Ability to mentor students and guide their academic growth.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in CDS across modalities (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Develop new curricula and support department programs at multiple levels.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in a related field (Data Science, Information Science, Scientific Computing, Computational Science, AI, etc.)

Job description

George Mason University, College of Science, seeks a Term Assistant Professor in the Department of Computational and Data Sciences to advance education and engagement. You will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new curricula, and contribute to service within the department, college, and broader scientific communities.

The position requires a PhD in a related field, teaching experience, and a commitment to inclusive excellence and mentoring across diverse student groups.