George Mason University·Fairfax, Virginia
The primary responsibility involves teaching business courses in undergraduate programs, typically four courses per semester, with an emphasis on face-to-face instruction. Additional duties include service to the Foundations Area, college, university, and profession, such as academic community engagement and student mentoring.
Department: Costello College of Business
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
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Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea.
The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government.
Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.
Learn more at business.gmu.edu.
Business Foundations is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. Faculty with multidisciplinary backgrounds within the Business Foundations Area teach undergraduate courses that engage students with a range of contemporary business contexts and provide a foundation for academic success in business major courses and in the professional work environment. This is an area focused on teaching excellence and collaboration.
The Instructional Assistant Professor / Instructor position will join an existing team of faculty teaching who are primarily responsible for the teaching of BUS 103-Developing Your Professional Skills: Foundational Elements and BUS 303-Developing Your Professional Skills: Advanced Elements in undergraduate programs. As a member of this team, they will teach effectively, positively contribute to the academic environment, and provide service to the Business Foundations Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, and the profession. The Instructor or Instructional Assistant Professor is also expected to interface with students and the business community.
The intent of the courses is both to provide a background for promoting success in the undergraduate program and to prepare students for successful entry into professional careers at the conclusion of their undergraduate programs. In accomplishing this, BUS 103 will include material applicable from the perspectives of not only students but also professionals including time management, relationship building, working in teams, academic integrity and ethics, and the enhancement of capabilities in writing and presentations. BUS 303 will cover topics such as understanding the modern work environment (e.g., working in teams, diversity in the workplace, and cross-cultural personal competencies), developing leadership skills, business ethics and professional responsibilities, and engaging in the job search process.
This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position does not support work visa sponsorship.
• Terminal degree in a related field.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Instructional Assistant Professor or Term Instructor at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. [https://jobs.gmu.edu/] Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Letter of Intent and CV.
Posting Open Date: March 20, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 13, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Required qualifications include a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in business or a related field, along with postsecondary teaching experience and relevant business field experience. Candidates must possess strong teaching capabilities for introducing undergraduates to the business environment and familiarity with online teaching methods.
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