"Open-Rank, Term Information Sciences and Technology Faculty"

About the Department:

The Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) includes 45 full-time faculty with research spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, human-centered computing, mobile and ubiquitous computing, cyber-physical systems, and engineering education.

IST hosts the ABET-accredited BS in Information Technology serving more than 2,000 students, and also oversees the MS in Applied Information Technology (AIT), the MS in Information Systems (IS), and participates in interdisciplinary programs and the IT PhD.

IST’s research is supported by NSF, DoD, NIH, DARPA, and other federal agencies.

About the Position:

The Department of Information Sciences and Technology invites applications for multiple renewable-term, non-tenure-track faculty positions at the academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, or at the rank of Instructor, beginning Fall 2026.

Candidates for this position will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses; participate in university, college, and departmental governance; professional and public service; advising students; and performing related instructional assignments such as supervising senior projects, student internships, and practicum.

Applicants at the rank of Associate or Full Professor must have interests in outreach, curriculum development, and significant experience in an academic setting in teaching for at least six years post Ph.D.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in the classroom and/or online;
• As department needs dictate, develops and coordinates courses and manages adjunct faculty and graduate teaching assistants;
• Participates in student advising; and
• Performs other departmental/university service duties and serves the profession.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor must have received a Ph.D. in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field;
• Senior applicants for Associate Professor or Professor positions should also have an established record of teaching experience;
• Applicants who have received an MS/MA in the fields listed above or an MBA/MPA with a significant portion of the program devoted to Information Technology will be considered for Instructor positions; and
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants in all areas of Information Science and Technology, computing, and related areas will be given full consideration. We are particularly interested in applicants in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (including Generative AI & LLM, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Knowledge Engineering), Data Mining and Analytics, Cybersecurity, Human Centered Computing (including Information Visualization, Human Computer Interaction, Social Computing, Pervasive & Ubiquitous Computing), Network Science, Cloud Computing, Information System Design, Databases, Web Application Development and Programming, Operating Systems, Project Management, and Senior Design Capstone. Strong applicants from other areas are encouraged to apply and will also be considered;
• Related industry and/or teaching experience, preferably both;
• Administrative and/or managerial experience; and
• Ability to build collaborations with other departments within the College and across the University.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Open-Rank, Term Information Sciences and Technology Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information; and upload 1) a cover letter, 2) complete CV with publications, 3) statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching (upload as Philosophy of Teaching), 4) research statement (optional), and 5) transcript (optional).

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Open Date: December 10, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 19, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes