Assistant Professor in Building Sciences - emphasis in Construction Management, or Engineering Experience (Multiple Vacancies)

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Building Sciences with an emphasis in Construction Management or Engineering Experience. The position is tenure-track and located in the Sustain Tech & Built Environment Department.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Building Sciences courses, maintain scholarly activity, and participate in service. A doctoral degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture is required; visa

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Building Sciences (e.g., Construction Management Techniques, Sustainable Building Design and Construction, Building Science).
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda and coordinate studio sequences or integrated courses.
• Advise students and collaborate with building industry professionals.
• Engage in service to the department and university.

Education

Earned Doctorate in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Professor in Building Sciences - emphasis in Construction Management, or Engineering Experience (Multiple Vacancies)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Provide Rank

Assistant Professor

Position Number

083281, 0A0321, 098761

VISA Sponsorship

VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Department

Sustain Tech & Built Envir - 265300

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

An Earned Doctorate in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture is required by the time of hire; closely related fields may be considered.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment (STBE) houses three academic programs: the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Renewable Energy Technology; the BS in Building Sciences, with two concentrations; and the Master of Science in Technology. The Department includes more than 35 full-time faculty serving approximately 950 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. STBE has played an integral role in building the University's sustainability agenda, which features prominently in the University's Strategic Plan. Within STBE, faculty exemplify a commitment to applied research and interdisciplinary, experiential learning. Students in these programs have achieved notable successes in national and international competitions such as the Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge, the USDOE Race to Zero and Solar Decathlon, Solar Decathlon Europe, and the US EPA P3 program, among others.

The Building Sciences Program is structured to establish a broad set of foundational skills and knowledge related to the whole life cycle of the built environment, including design, construction, and operations. This foundation acts as a catalyst for growth and success in our graduates' careers. Extending beyond foundational principles, the program is committed to priming students' minds to deconstruct, organize, and solve a wide range of problems related to the built environment in a team-based setting. Students go on to career paths in architecture, construction, building performance assessment, and facilities management.

The College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA) at Appalachian State University is a dynamic, transdisciplinary academic unit that emphasizes experiential learning and offers 30 undergraduate degree programs, one graduate degree program and 13 minors through its seven member departments: Applied Design; Art; Communication; Military Science and Leadership; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment; and Theatre and Dance (https://cfaa.appstate.edu/).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Building Sciences program, which may include but are not limited to:

• 1. Construction Management Techniques
• 2. Engineering and Construction Education
• 3. Sustainable Building Design and Construction
• 4. Building Science
• 5. Virtual Design and Construction
• 6. Automation in Construction
• 7. Materials and Structures
• Other responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, team-based coordination of a four-course studio sequence or building sciences integrated courses, advising students, collaborating with professionals in the building industry, and participating in service work.

Type of Position

Full Time Position

Appointment Type

1

Number Of Months Per Year

9

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of classroom and educational environments in a professional position at a university.

Proposed Date of Hire

08/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Consideration

ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date

09/08/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins

10/01/2026

Search Chair Name

Sharareh Shirzad

Search Chair Email

[e-mail]

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55817

Posting Number

FA00602P