About the Department:

George Mason University’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is a unique program created specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and seek to complete their Bachelor’s degree, with a specialized technology-rich concentration. Designed with the adult-learner in mind, but open to students of all ages, the BAS degree offers a flexible learning experience for students.

About the Position:

The Term Instructor within the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program is responsible for teaching undergraduate career development, research, and capstone/practicum courses to students within an interdisciplinary major.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches career development and/or research courses in the undergraduate program. The teaching load for this position is 4 courses per fall and spring semester. 
• Additional responsibilities include service to the BAS program, the University, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the George Mason community. 
• Assess current curriculum annually, and redesign courses as-needed to ensure curriculum remains relevant to today’s career fields and expectations.
• Coordinate all sections of assigned courses to ensure continuity across the department. With the BAS Director, ensure adjunct faculty have the materials necessary to successfully teach courses. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field;
• Two or more years of relevant teaching experience in higher education;
• Experience teaching fully online courses;
• Experience leading undergraduate capstone/practicum projects;
• Experience working with contemporary students;
• Knowledge of best practices for leading undergraduate capstone/practicum projects;
• Knowledge of the unique needs of contemporary students;
• Ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds;
• Ability and commitment to collaboratively work with a fully remote, diverse group of faculty and staff;
• Ability to teach college-level courses;
• Ability to teach fully online courses; and
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching students pursuing technology-related degrees (i.e., Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, etc.);
• Experience teaching transfer students;
• Previous experience using Canvas LMS; and
• Previous experience using Banner.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Instructor, Bachelor of Applied Science 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 resume for review.

Posting Open Date:  August 1, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  August 15, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes