Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has research labs and faculty distributed over three campuses addressing three primary research thrust areas: the Fairfax campus (materials, energy, and sustainability), the Science and Technology campus in Manassas (biomedical-biochemistry and synthetic organic chemistry), and the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (environmental chemistry). The research funding portfolio includes the Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), other government and non-profit agencies, and private industry. Faculty in the department have close collaborations with researchers from a number of local and regional institutions, including the United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), NIH, Food and Drug Administration, Naval Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and Inova Health System, among others. For more information, visit and .
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers undergraduate programs leading to the BA or BS (ACS certification) degrees in Chemistry, with optional concentrations in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or Materials Chemistry; a five-year BS/Accelerated MS degree; a traditional MS degree; and a PhD in Chemistry. For more information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, visit us on the web at .
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.
About the Position:
The Tenure-Track Assistant Professor is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in chemistry, conducting research in chemistry, as well as advising majors toward academic, career, and life success. The position works with the Department Chair and department faculty and staff. This position also fully interacts with the student body in terms of teaching, advising, and research. In addition, this position interacts with other faculty and staff regarding recruiting, curriculum design, and other similar requirements of the department and university.
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Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter, CV, philosophy of teaching, and research statement.
Date Posted | March 16, 2025 |
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Located In | Fairfax, VA |