Assistant Professor for Construction Management

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); Híbrido; USD 75 000 - 97 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Tuition fee waiver

Resumo da oferta

California State University, Chico, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Construction Management. The appointment starts Fall 2027 in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management, within the Construction Management Department.

The ideal candidate will contribute to student success, work with diverse populations, and develop curriculum while engaging with industry partners.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or closely related field, with plan to obtain a graduate degree in construction within three years and 8 years of experience managing construction.
• MS in Construction Management or related field with 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
• MBA, MS Engineering or related field with 6 years of experience managing construction operations.
• PhD or doctoral degree in construction or related field with 5 years of experience managing construction operations.

Responsabilidades

• Undergraduate teaching in discussion, activity, and lab courses.
• Mentor students and advise student organizations and competitions.
• Develop instructionally related curriculum and collaborate with industry partners.
• Engage in scholarly research and professional development in construction topics.
• Support department, university, and community service commitments.

Conhecimentos

8 years experience

Diverse populations

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

MS/related master’s in CM (optional)

MBA or MS Engineering (optional)

PhD in construction (optional)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Locations

Northern California

Categories

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Engineering 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:55PM ON THE CLOSINGDATE. Paper applications will not be accepted;however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonableaccommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you needassistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with theapplication, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at 530-898-4664 or Faculty Affairs (facultypositions) at 530-898-5029 prior to 5:00pm on theclosing date.

CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collectedunemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.

Assistant Professor for Construction Management

Job no: 562960
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2027

College: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Department/School: Construction Management

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,600 - $96,500 per year).

Initial Review Date: 11/20/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Industry Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or closely related field, with the candidate committing to obtain a graduate degree (master’s) in a construction related field within three years from the date of appointment, and 8 years of experience managing construction.
  • Or, possession of an MS in Construction Management or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of an MBA, MS Engineering degree, or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 6 years of experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of a PhD or doctoral degree in construction or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
• Experience with design-bid-build or design-build construction for commercial building, heavy civil, or specialty construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Undergraduate teaching in discussion, activity, and lab courses
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
• Development of instructionally related curriculum
• Effective communication skills and proficiency in written and oral use of English language
• Advising and mentoring students
• Coaching and advising student organizations and student competitions
• Working closely with industry partners and related disciplines
• Scholarly research and activities and professional development in areas such as, but not limited to:
  • Design-build and interdisciplinary practices
  • Lean Construction and Pull Planning
  • Virtual Design and Construction,
  • C onstruction Technology
  • Construction Means and Methods
  • Estimating and Scheduling, both Commercial and Heavy Civil
  • Project Management
• Service to the department, university, and community. Service includes student advising, serving on academic committees, the Industry Advisory Council, and accreditation and outreach activities.
• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address, teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department:

The Construction Management (CM) Department offers an American Council for Construction Education accredited Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program, along with two interdisciplinary minors in heavy construction and electrical construction. It is one of six departments within the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management. Fall semester 2026 began with 700 CM majors and an entry-level course enrolling more than 200 students. The University “Quick Facts” lists the CM Major as #6 of the “10 Largest Majors” on campus based on Fall 2025 enrollment and believed to be the largest in the state. CM graduate placement statistics remain steady, averaging over two job offers per graduate, with normally over 90% placement before the end of the graduating semester . Placement by type of construction company varies slightly within these ranges: Building/Commercial Construction 50-60%; Heavy Civil 20-30%; and Specialty (Electrical, Mechanical, and other) 15-20%. The CM Department has an active chapter of the Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society and award-winning Student Chapters of National Associations, including Associated General Contractors, Design Build Institute of America, The Beavers, Mechanical Contractors Association of America, and Women in Construction. Visit the Construction Management Department for more information.

Chico State College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management ranks 27 th in the nation, 11 th in the West and #4 in California for the “Best Valued Degree”, which takes into account the cost of living through job opportunity and salary upon graduation.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml .

Additional Information:

Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Chico State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Chico State may consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the fee does not apply.

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment. The person also will have a duty to report to the campus Title IX coordinator information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or retaliation under CSU policy.

Clery Act: Chico State's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A copy of the report may be requested in person at the Chico State Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available online at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .

EEO Statement: Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at [phone].

All positions are contingent on funding.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

Advertised: October 08, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled