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

  Mason Engineering: The Future of Engineering is Here   About the College

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 enroll