George Mason University · 3 weeks ago
Open-Rank, Term Mechanical Engineering Faculty
Prince William County, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelGeorge Mason University is a leading public research university in Virginia, and they are seeking an Open-Rank, Term Mechanical Engineering Faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The role involves developing a comprehensive teaching program, advising students, and participating in departmental governance and professional service.
Education
Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive program of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses:
Participate in university, college and departmental governance
Advise students
Professional and public service, and
Perform related instructional assignments such as supervising senior projects
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field may be hired as an Instructor
A PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required for the rank of Assistant Professor and above
Preferred
Teach undergraduate courses in a wide range of mechanical engineering subdisciplines
Applicants in all areas of Mechanical Engineering will be given full consideration
The department has identified a particular need in the subdiscipline of mechanical engineering design
Candidates who can build collaborations with other departments within the College and across the University will benefit from the strong support and encouragement for interdisciplinary collaboration with the College and the University
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
Founded in 1957
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (61)
2024 (51)
2023 (66)
2022 (61)
2021 (18)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.68MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Bassam Haddad
Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program
Ellen Laipson
Director, International Security Program
Recent News
2025-11-15
American Institutes for Research
2025-11-05
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