Assistant Professor in Practice - Construction Management

Meyer Entsorgung; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a non-tenure track faculty member in the Construction Management program at Stephen F. Austin State University. The successful applicant will teach courses, develop curriculum, and engage with industry contacts.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in construction management or a related field, along with at least five years of U.S. construction industry experience. Opportunities to greatly influence the program's development await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum United States construction industry experience.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Experience teaching at the university level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver classes to students.
• Administer and grade examinations.
• Provide services to the university and the profession.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Extensive knowledge in construction management

Ability to lead groups on construction projects

Education

Master’s degree in construction management or closely related field

Job description

SUMMARY

The School of Human Sciences at Stephen F. Austin State University invites applications for a 9-month non‑tenure track faculty position to teach classes in the Construction Management program starting Fall 2025. Rank will be determined based on the experience and credentials of the selected applicant.

Established in 2019, the Construction Management program at Stephen F. Austin State University has experienced significant growth and is expected to continue to grow. The construction program has solid support from the university administration and from the industry with a robust advisory board to help develop the program. This selected applicant will have the opportunity to significantly impact and direct the development of the program.

Practical application of theory is the bulwark of the program and is often cited as the reason for the program’s growth. Through strategic partnerships with local charitable organizations, faculty have the opportunity to guide students in their capstone experiences when students collaborate with clients to design, plan, organize, manage, construct, and manage the construction process of an actual construction project while making a positive difference in the community.

The successful candidate will teach Construction Management courses, work with student organizations, develop curriculum and labs, foster industry contacts, recruit students, assess course results, and participate in other university service activities based on rank.

Resume/Vita should support the candidate’s ability to teach in two or more of the following Construction Management courses: Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Construction/Engineering Surveying and Layout, Materials and Methods, Construction Estimating, Safety and Quality Control in Construction, Construction Contracts & Law, Statics and Mechanics of Materials, Project Management, and Technology Applications in Construction. Knowledge of theory and ability to perform field work is especially desired.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in construction management or closely related field. Additional experience may substitute for the Master’s degree.
• Five years minimum United States construction industry experience.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional credentials/licensure (PE, AIA, CPC, LEED AP, PMP,etc.).
• Experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching at a university or secondary level in a clinical setting.
• Experience in one or more of the typical construction trades (i.e. carpentry, electricity, HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Ability to lead groups of students on actual construction projects while teaching the skills and concepts of construction.
• OSHA 500 authorization or the ability to earn authorization.
• Experience with ACCE accreditation requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a part-time or full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in a professional experience program. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the academic unit head.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant Professor in Practice will be a successful and effective professional in the discipline. A terminal or professional degree may be presented, but is not required, to support the requirements for consideration. Education requirements will be relative to position, professional experience and qualifications. Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level, through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
2. Performs a predetermined amount of teaching load credits (TLC) during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
3. Complies, administers, and grades examinations.
4. Provides services to the university and the profession.
5. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships and advising.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
2. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check. This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.