Instructional Term Faculty (Open-Rank)

Department: College of Science

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: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Works with Minors check: Yes

About the Department:

The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience in the College of Science at George Mason University is an academic program with a mission advance understanding of the nervous system and train the next generation of neuroscientists and health professionals through multidisciplinary research, while promoting access, diversity, and inclusion.

We aim to make our curriculum and opportunities accessible and to combat race, gender, and disability attrition in the neuroscience workforce. We put our students first and aim to train them to meet the future challenges of the world with creativity and resolve.

Statement on Building an Inclusive Culture

George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

About the Position:

This is a full-time, instruction-focused, non-tenure track, nine-month faculty appointment. Position teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 with additional advising or administrative duties). Courses may include introductory neuroscience, core neuroscience courses and lecture or laboratory courses in the incumbent's area of expertise. The position assists with program duties such as academic advising, program development, committee work, and new student events.

Responsibilities:

Instructional Duties

• Teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 teaching with additional advising or administrative duties).

Administrative duties

• Participates in faculty committees within IPN as well as College of Science and the university as a whole; and
• Performs program outreach on campus and in the local area. Mentors and advises students. 

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology or a related field prior to the first day of work; potential for excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development;
• Knowledge of neuroscience, biology or a related field;
• Ability to provide excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; and
• Ability and willingness to teach courses in computational neuroscience, general neuroscience, research experience courses, and/or other upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant teaching credentials and/or postdoctoral training desirable.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Instructional Term Faculty (Open-Rank) 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, CV and a Philosophy of Teaching Statement for review. 

If you are selected for an interview, three letters of recommendation are required. These should primarily discuss teaching and leadership qualifications. Letters should not be submitted with your application and will be requested upon the scheduling of the in-person interview.

Posting Open Date: April 6, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  May 18, 2026

Open Until Filled:  Yes