"Adjunct Faculty, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering"

About the Department:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the oldest and largest departments within the College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University. Established over 40 years ago with a focus on electronics engineering, the department has since expanded to offer seven undergraduate and graduate programs, now serving more than 800 students.

Our programs are supported by over 30 full-time faculty and numerous adjunct instructors, with a strong emphasis on both education and research. Many of our graduates have gone on to successful careers in engineering and related fields. An active industry advisory board helps guide our strategic direction and ensures our programs remain aligned with workforce needs.

We also actively collaborate across disciplines to support broader initiatives within the college. We welcome any inquiries and are happy to provide additional information.

About the Position:

Adjunct faculty are expected to teach one or two courses in ECE. Expertise in the following course is needed:

• TCOM 616 Cloud Network Technologies

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and teaches assigned courses at assigned class meetings based on the course catalog description and approved course outline;
• Prepares and objectively grades class assignments and exams in 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 Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field; and
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field;
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud;
• Experience with a learning management system, preferable Canvas;
• Relevant professional experience; and
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 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 Transcript for review.

Posting Open Date: November 14, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 31, 2026

Posting Close Date: November 13, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes