Fairfax, VA, Virginia
Posted: 16-Dec-25
Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia
Internal Number: 10003584
Department: Col of Engineering and Computing
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 Sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as M.S. degrees in Digital Forensics and Telecommunications. The department comprises more than 30 faculty members and serves over 950 students, including more than 300 graduate students.
ECE maintains a vibrant and growing research portfolio, with faculty conducting cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of areas, including bioengineering; communications and networking; control systems and robotics; cyber-physical systems; cybersecurity; digital forensics; machine learning and artificial intelligence; semiconductors and microelectronics; power and energy systems; signal processing; and space-based and satellite systems.
About the Position:
Prompted by the GMU College of Engineering and Computing goals to expand its research capacity in semiconductors and microelectronics, and by the national and Commonwealth of Virginia?s workforce development needs, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is announcing an Open Rank position in the broad areas of semiconductor devices and electronic materials. Priority research topics include, but are not limited to design and synthesis of advanced nanoelectronic materials; device fabrication and system integration; low-dimensional nanomaterials for ultra-scaled devices and foldable electronics; computational nanoelectronics, including AI-assisted materials discovery and fabrication; neuromorphic devices and circuits; in-memory computing; quantum materials, devices, and circuits; cryogenic electronics; heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging; wide-bandgap materials, power electronics, and harsh-environment electronics; next-gen optoelectronics and photonics.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a high potential for research impact, successfully compete for major research grants in collaboration with GMU faculty members, and leverage Mason?s nanofabrication facility. Candidates with both experimental and computational research expertise are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities:
We aim to attract candidates able to:
- Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Establish a strong program of scholarly research, teaching, and service;
- To secure external funding;
- To participate in university, college, and departmental governance; and
- To contribute to professional and public service.
Senior candidates with established records of outstanding research and excellent teaching will be eligible for tenured associate professor or professor positions.
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must have received a PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, applied physics, or a related field by the start date of the position;
- Should have demonstrated potential for excellence and productivity in research;
- A commitment to high-quality teaching; and
- Independent research in the area of semiconductor electronic devices and electronic materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background, expertise, and proven track record in semiconductor electronic devices and electronic materials;
- Research in the broad areas of semiconductor devices and electronic materials will receive full consideration. Priority research topics include, but are not limited to design and synthesis of advanced nanoelectronic materials; device fabrication and system integration; low-dimensional nanomaterials for ultra-scaled devices and foldable electronics; computational nanoelectronics, including AI-assisted materials discovery and fabrication; neuromorphic devices and circuits; in-memory computing; quantum materials, devices, and circuits; cryogenic electronics; heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging; wide-bandgap materials, power electronics, and harsh-environment electronics; next-gen optoelectronics and photonics;
- Able to demonstrate a high potential for research impact with the ability to successfully compete for major research grants in collaboration with GMU faculty members, and leverage Mason?s nanofabrication facility; and
- Possess both experimental and computational research expertise.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information; and upload a cover letter, complete CV with publications, teaching statement (upload under "philosophy of teaching"), and research statement.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Open Date: December 15, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 20, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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 has more than 11,000 students in fall 2025. The college has 34 undergraduate, master?s and doctoral degree programs including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of its 326 instructional faculty, 100 are tenured, 64 are tenure-track, 100 are term faculty, and 62 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, CEC research teams expended $83.7 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $66.8 million in awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunities for faculty to work with other disciplines.
About the University and the Region:
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
About the Future:
In conjunction with Amazon?s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result, George Mason has committed to accelerating its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the university?s exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation-a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy-and the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025, Fuse, a new 355,000 square foot building, opened to students, faculty, and research teams. This net-zero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation, state-of the-art classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space, and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by George Mason that will rapidly elevate the university?s already leading national position in computing and related areas.