Adjunct Faculty, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department: Col of Engineering and Computing

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA 

Workplace Type: On-Site, Hybrid, and/or, Remote 

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the oldest and largest departments within the College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University. Established over 40 years ago with a focus on electronics engineering, the department has since expanded to offer seven undergraduate and graduate programs, now serving more than 800 students.
Our programs are supported by over 30 full-time faculty and numerous adjunct instructors, with a strong emphasis on both education and research. Many of our graduates have gone on to successful careers in engineering and related fields. An active industry advisory board helps guide our strategic direction and ensures our programs remain aligned with workforce needs.
We also actively collaborate across disciplines to support broader initiatives within the college. We welcome any inquiries and are happy to provide additional information.

About the Position:

Adjunct faculty are expected to teach one or two courses in ECE at our Fairfax campus. Expertise in the following courses may be needed:

DFOR 761 Malware Reverse Engineering (Tuesday, 7:20 pm – 10:00 pm)

DFOR 710 Memory Forensics (Wednesday, 4:30 pm – 7:10 pm)

ECE 447 Microcontrollers (Monday & Wednesday 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm)

Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field; and
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (can accept a master’s degree in one of these fields);
• Experience with a learning management system, preferably Canvas.
• Relevant professional experience; and
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent, CV and a Transcript for review.

Posting Open Date: June 6, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  July 15, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

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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 enrolled a record high of 10,933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs including severa