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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
Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience in the College of Science at George Mason University is an academic program with a mission to advance understanding of the nervous system and train the next generation of neuroscientists and health professionals through multidisciplinary research, while promoting access, diversity, and inclusion.
We aim to make our curriculum and opportunities accessible and to combat race, gender, and disability attrition in the neuroscience workforce. We put our students first and aim to train them to meet the future challenges of the world with creativity and resolve.
Statement on Building an Inclusive Culture
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:
This is a full-time, instruction-focused, non-tenure track, nine-month faculty appointment. Position teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 with additional advising or administrative duties). Courses may include introductory neuroscience, core neuroscience courses, and lecture or laboratory courses in the incumbent's area of expertise. The position assists with program duties such as academic advising, program development, committee work, and new student events.
Responsibilities:
Instructional Duties
- Teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 teaching with additional advising or administrative duties).
Administrative Duties
- Participates in faculty committees within IPN as well as College of Science and the university as a whole.
- Performs program outreach on campus and in the local area. Mentors and advises students.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, or a related field prior to the first day of work; potential for excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development.
- Knowledge of neuroscience, biology, or a related field.
- Ability to provide excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability and willingness to teach courses in computational neuroscience, general neuroscience, research experience courses, and/or other upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant teaching credentials and/or postdoctoral training desirable.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Instructional Term Faculty (Open-Rank) 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 Philosophy of Teaching Statement for review.
If you are selected for an interview, three letters of recommendation are required. These should primarily discuss teaching and leadership qualifications. Letters should not be submitted with your application and will be requested upon the scheduling of the in-person interview.
Posting Open Date: April 6, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 18, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department: College of Science
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
Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Works with Minors check: Yes
About the Department:
The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience in the College of Science at George Mason University is an academic program with a mission to advance understanding of the nervous system and train the next generation of neuroscientists and health professionals through multidisciplinary research, while promoting access, diversity, and inclusion.
We aim to make our curriculum and opportunities accessible and to combat race, gender, and disability attrition in the neuroscience workforce. We put our students first and aim to train them to meet the future challenges of the world with creativity and resolve.
Statement on Building an Inclusive Culture
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:
This is a full-time, instruction-focused, non-tenure track, nine-month faculty appointment. Position teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 with additional advising or administrative duties). Courses may include introductory neuroscience, core neuroscience courses, and lecture or laboratory courses in the incumbent's area of expertise. The position assists with program duties such as academic advising, program development, committee work, and new student events.
Responsibilities:
Instructional Duties
- Teaches and develops advanced undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses to contribute to the expansion of the program. Specific duties include teaching a standard course load (typically 4:4 or 3:3 teaching with additional advising or administrative duties).
Administrative Duties
- Participates in faculty committees within IPN as well as College of Science and the university as a whole.
- Performs program outreach on campus and in the local area. Mentors and advises students.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, or a related field prior to the first day of work; potential for excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development.
- Knowledge of neuroscience, biology, or a related field.
- Ability to provide excellent teaching and capacity for course and laboratory development.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability and willingness to teach courses in computational neuroscience, general neuroscience, research experience courses, and/or other upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant teaching credentials and/or postdoctoral training desirable.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Instructional Term Faculty (Open-Rank) 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 Philosophy of Teaching Statement for review.
If you are selected for an interview, three letters of recommendation are required. These should primarily discuss teaching and leadership qualifications. Letters should not be submitted with your application and will be requested upon the scheduling of the in-person interview.
Posting Open Date: April 6, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 18, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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Align your credentials to U.S. equivalency standards
George Mason evaluates foreign academic credentials carefully for teaching hires. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying so your degree level is unambiguous to their HR and sponsoring office from the start.
Target departments with recurring instructional vacancies
Engineering, computer science, and health sciences departments at Mason post teaching roles more consistently than others. Focusing your applications there improves your odds of landing a role that comes with long-term sponsorship intent, not just a one-semester contract.
Clarify visa pathway before accepting any offer
Mason sponsors both H-1B and permanent residence pathways for qualifying teaching roles. Ask HR during the offer stage which visa category applies to your position, since tenure-track faculty often qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings while adjunct roles typically do not.
Time your application around Mason's hiring calendar
Most tenure-track teaching searches at George Mason open in the fall for positions starting the following academic year. Applying early in that window gives you enough lead time for the H-1B petition or J-1 waiver process before your intended start date.
Document your teaching experience for specialty occupation evidence
USCIS requires teaching roles to meet the specialty occupation standard. Compile syllabi, course descriptions, and official transcripts showing your degree directly corresponds to the subject area you will teach, since Mason's international office will need this for the I-129 petition.
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Find Teaching at George Mason University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does George Mason University sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching roles?
Yes, George Mason University sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Teaching positions, particularly for tenure-track and full-time instructional faculty roles where a specific degree in the field is required. Adjunct or part-time teaching roles are less likely to qualify, since USCIS requires the position to meet the specialty occupation standard under the H-1B category.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at George Mason University?
Applications for Teaching roles at George Mason are submitted through the university's official careers portal. Each posting specifies the department, rank, and required qualifications. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse Mason's current Teaching openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify positions where international candidates are explicitly considered before investing time in the full application.
Which visa types does George Mason University use for Teaching hires?
George Mason sponsors H-1B visas for specialty occupation teaching roles and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students or recent graduates in eligible programs. For longer-term faculty positions, the university may also initiate PERM-based Green Card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying teaching disciplines under USMCA.
What qualifications does George Mason University expect for Teaching roles?
Most full-time Teaching positions require a terminal degree in the relevant discipline, typically a Ph.D. or equivalent for tenure-track faculty. Instructional or lecturer roles may accept a master's degree with substantial professional or teaching experience. Departmental needs vary widely, so matching your degree field directly to the subject area you would teach is the clearest path to both an offer and a successful H-1B petition.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Teaching role at George Mason?
Once you have a signed offer, George Mason's international services office typically needs several weeks to prepare and file the H-1B petition with USCIS. Standard USCIS processing can take three to six months, and premium processing is available to shorten that to around 15 business days. For PERM-based Green Card filings, expect a multi-year process that begins after you are already employed in the role.
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