Instructional Assistant Professor or Term Instructor

Job Details

Department: Costello College of Business

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: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

About the Department

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. ... Business Foundations is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business.

About the Position

The Instructional Assistant Professor / Instructor position will join an existing team of faculty teaching who are primarily responsible for the teaching of BUS 103-Developing Your Professional Skills: Foundational Elements and BUS 303-Developing Your Professional Skills: Advanced Elements in undergraduate programs. ...

Responsibilities

• Teaches business courses in undergraduate programs. The teaching load for this position is 4 courses per semester for fall and spring or as determined by the College’s workload policy. Teaching may include both face to face and online offerings, with an emphasis on face to face; and
• Additional responsibilities include service to the Foundations Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in business or a related field;
• Experience teaching at the postsecondary level;
• Experience in business or another relevant field;
• Significant teaching experience in face-to-face and familiarity with teaching in online environments with the ability to create materials, and supporting existing programs;
• Strong teaching capabilities which enable introducing undergraduate students to the business environment, and knowledge of trends in the workplace;
• Ability to aid students in developing the background and skills that will contribute to successful transitions to employment opportunities; and
• Good citizenship in terms of service is critical, as is the ability to work well with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related field.

Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Instructional Assistant Professor or Term Instructor at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Letter of Intent and CV.

Posting Open Date: March 20, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 13, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes