George Mason University · 16 hours ago
Term Assistant Professor, Computational and Data Sciences
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expGeorge Mason University is a rapidly growing institution in the field of data science and computing innovation. The Term Assistant Professor in Computational and Data Sciences will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing new curricula, and contributing to departmental service and engagement activities.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Teach courses offered by CDS at the undergraduate and graduate levels in all course modalities (in-person, hybrid, and fully online) as assigned, develops new courses in area(s) of expertise, and supports teaching activities across undergraduate, certificate, and graduate programs in the department; holds office hours, mentors students, and supervises graduate and undergraduate student research, which may also include the oversight of GTAs, GRAs and department Student Teachers and Research (STAR) Assistants
Service to the department, college, and university: serves on department standing and ad-hoc committees, supports department efforts to grow and promote the department and its programs, and serves on college- and university-level committees appropriate for career stage and experience
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in a closely related field including Data Science, Information Science, Scientific Computing, Computational Science, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation, or Modeling is required prior to starting this appointment
One year of experience teaching at the undergraduate level as a teaching assistant or instructor of record
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and professional values
Knowledge and skills in developing, delivering, and maintaining high quality curriculum and instruction at the undergraduate level in the following areas: data science foundations, data science ethics, scientific computing, and artificial intelligence
Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and guide students in their academic and professional growth
Knowledge for and ability to develop new courses in one of more fields of specialization
Ability to communicate with students, faculty, and staff effectively
Strong interpersonal skills to build professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff
Preferred
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level
Two or more years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level as a teaching assistant or instructor of record
Two or more years of experience working in a computational and data sciences field in an industry or government setting
Experience teaching multi-section courses and large courses
Demonstrated teaching record that combines Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning with one or more of the following areas: Scientific Computing, Modeling, Simulation, Scientific Visualization, or Computational Social Science
Experience developing and maintaining course curriculum and materials
Experience developing and/or implementing innovative teaching and student engagement methods
Experience with a variety of technical environments commonly used in computational science and data science, including relevant software and hardware
Strong knowledge and familiarity with the foundation and state-of-the-art in modeling and simulation, databases, data visualization, and high-performance computing
Knowledge in other areas that align with or strongly complement those of the department curriculum
Knowledge of best practices for developing and delivering course curriculum
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work and collaborate effectively in group settings
Ability to work and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary groups
Commitment to mentoring and educating a broad range of students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
5001-10000 employees
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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