Assistant or Associate Professor in Construction and Facilities Management

Brigham Young University Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 115,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation expense package

Continuing Faculty Status eligibility

Job summary

Brigham Young University Hawaii invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Construction and Facilities Management. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, engage in scholarship, and contribute to the university community. A master's degree in a related field is required, and a doctorate is preferred, along with relevant industry experience.

The position offers a salary range of $115K to $131K, dependent on credentials and experience, as well as a housing stipend and relocation benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required; doctorate preferred.
• At least three years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to teach effectively in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 30 semester credit hours per year in construction-related subjects.
• Engaging in scholarship and ongoing professional development.
• Full commitment to BYU-Hawaii’s mission and learning framework.

Skills

Construction management

Facilities management

Project engineering

University-level teaching

Multicultural teaching ability

Education

Master’s degree in construction management or related field

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Digital tools

Job description

Position

Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty Position in Construction and Facilities Management

Faculty Unit

Faculty of Math and Computing

Program

Construction and Facilities Management Program

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin September 10, 2026

Job Type

Full‑time

Job Category

Faculty

Status

Open

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in construction management or a closely related field (civil engineering, architecture, construction science, building engineering, or facilities management) is required. A doctorate is preferred. At least three years of professional experience in construction management, facilities management, project engineering, or related fields is required. Industry leadership or supervisory experience and previous university‑level teaching experience are highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach effectively in a multicultural environment and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
• BYU‑Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints in good standing. Eligible applicants who are church members must hold a current temple recommend and receive clearance from the Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (typically 30 semester credit hours per year over three semesters) in the following subject areas:
  • Construction methods, materials, and building systems
  • Construction documents, plan reading, and specifications
  • Project planning, preconstruction, estimating, and procurement
  • Construction and facilities project management
  • Building operations and facilities management
  • Construction safety, OSHA standards, and risk management
  • Sustainable construction and building practices
  • Leadership, teamwork, and professional communication
  • Emerging technologies in construction, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Bluebeam, artificial intelligence (AI), and related digital tools
• Scholarship, creative endeavor, ongoing professional development, and university service.
• Full commitment to BYU‑Hawaii’s mission and learning framework.

Benefits

• Salary range: 115K to 131K, depending on credentials, rank, and experience.
• Housing stipend.
• Relocation expense package.
• Annually renewable contract eligible for Continuing Faculty Status (tenure‑track equivalent).
• Standard BYU‑Hawaii benefits package for regular full‑time employees.

Application Process

1. Complete the official BYU‑Hawaii online application via the HR portal.
2. Submit a letter of application and current curriculum vitae.
3. Provide a separate “Fit Statement” response to the question: “Why do you consider yourself to be a good fit for BYU‑Hawaii?”
4. Provide three letters of recommendation with names, addresses, and telephone numbers, submitted through the online portal. (Internal applicants will enter referee contact information in the application; external applicants receive additional instructions via email.)
5. Submit official transcripts from all graduate institutions; electronic or scanned copies with the Registrar’s seal are acceptable.
6. Optional: Provide a link to a 10‑minute (minimum) teaching video.

Starting date: Fall 2027 or earlier semester if possible.

Note: We will not be able to provide application feedback.

Contact

Office of Associate Academic Vice President – Faculty

BYU‑H #1947
55‑220 Kulanui Street
Laie, HI 96762
Email: [e-mail]

BYU‑Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints in good standing. Eligible applicants who are church members must hold a current temple recommend and receive clearance from the Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Applicants must meet these conditions to advance in the hiring process. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.