Adjunct Faculty, Systems Engineering and Operations Research

Department: College of Engineering and Computing

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax Campus, Mason Square, or Remote

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research has 21 full-time faculty members with wide-ranging research interests and a strong commitment to teaching. The department offers an ABET-accredited BS in Systems and Industrial Engineering, an MS degree in Operations Research, an MS degree in Systems Engineering, and a PhD in Systems Engineering and Operations Research. The department also participates in the school-wide MS in Data Analytics Engineering. The SEOR programs are ranked 34th nationally in their category in US News and World Report. For more information on the department, visit our web site: seor.gmu.edu.

About the Position:

This is a part time teaching appointment requiring approximately 10 hours per week, per course. Expertise in the following courses are particularly needed:

• SYST 469 Human Computer Interaction
• SYST 470 Human Factors Engineering
• SYST 669 Human Systems Engineering

Course descriptions can be found at catalog.gmu.edu/. Courses are offered during daytime or evening hours and are offered in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid. The appointment is for one semester (4 months), and can be renewed in subsequent semesters at the discretion of the chair. The teaching load is typically one course in a semester, but additional courses can be assigned depending on the preference of the candidate and the needs of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline;
• Prepare and objectively grade class assignments and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with course outcomes;
• Maintain accurate, transparent student records;
• Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to e-mail inquiries;
• Adhere to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades;
• Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses;
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; and
• Other duties as assigned by contract and/or by the chair including assessing course(s) taught for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have earned a master’s degree by the start of this position in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field; and
• Applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrate potential for high quality teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field by the start date of the position;
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level; and
• Expertise in the areas of human factors or human-computer interaction.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty, Systems Engineering and Operations Research at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV.

Posting Open Date: June 17, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 8, 2024

Open Until Filled?: Yes

The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the CEC enrolled a record high of 10,933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 320 full-time faculty, 93 are tenured, 77 are tenure-track, 90 are term faculty, and 60 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $119 million in current and anticipated awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.

About the University and the Region

George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.

About the Future

In conjunction with Amazon’s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university’s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation—a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy—and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse a new 355,000 square foot building, will open to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university’s already leading national position in computing and related areas.