Assistant Professor, Construction Management
eastern kentucky universityRichmond (LA)
Assistant Professor, Construction Management
Posted 15 days ago
eastern kentucky universityRichmond (LA)
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Assistant Professor, Construction Management
Title: Assistant Professor, Construction Management
Position Type: Fulltime Faculty
Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days
Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Justin Dodd
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Construction Management Program in the School of Safety, Security, & Emergency Management at Eastern Kentucky Universityseeks applicants for a tenure track position in ConstructionManagement at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year2027-2028. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in ConstructionManagement, Civil Engineering or related field from an accreditedinstitution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may beconsidered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense thatoccurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. Applicantswith a Master of Science, PE Licensure, and a minimum of five yearsof experience in the construction field will also be considered. The position begins August 2027.
The position serves the construction management program. Preferencewill be given to candidates with construction and/or researchexperience related to BIM or AI use in the construction industry. It requires at least 3 years of progressive professional experiencein the construction field. The successful candidate will teachundergraduate courses in construction management in a facultyworkload consistent with the needs and priorities of the collegeand institution. Courses may include Estimating, Scheduling, Horizontal Construction, and MEP Systems. The successful candidatewill also develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conductacademic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership andparticipation in state, regional, national, or internationalprofessional organizations is recommended.
The University places a high priority on being leaders in theresponsible use of artificial intelligence and in building suchcapacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrateknowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the disciplineand/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquiresuch expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A PhD in Construction Management/Civil
Engineering or a related field from a regionally accreditedinstitution is recommended for appointment. Candidates with aMaster of Science Degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, orConstruction Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of P.E.licensure and experience in the field of construction managementwill also be considered.
Experience
3+ years of progressive professionalconstruction experience in the United States
Previous higher education teaching experience
Job Duties:
% - Maintain a workload consistent with the needs andpriorities of the college andinstitution, teaching courses asassigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet theneeds of EKU students - (Essential)
% - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teachingtechniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation andassessment procedures to help meet the needs of EKU students -(Essential)
% - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implementcourses related to construction management - (Essential)
% - Develop and maintain an active research agenda -(Essential)
% - Keep up to date with advances in the construction industryand teaching pedagogy areas by reading and reviewing currentscholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities -(Essential)
% - Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments - (Essential)
% - Mentor student organizations, clubs and competition teams -(Essential)
% - Participate in the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation process. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible forvisa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer andeducational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic informationin the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.
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