Assistant Professor of Construction, Design & PM

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Construction, Design, and Project Management) on a 9-month appointment at the Springfield Campus. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, pursuing scholarly work, and contributing to departmental initiatives.

Begin date of appointment is 08/19/2027, with open date 08/27/2026, and consideration begins Nov 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in engineering, construction management, project management, business, technology, or another related field.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Relevant industry experience is required.
• Relevant teaching or instructional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management focusing on civil/horizontal construction, engineering statics, construction cost management, and project risk management.
• Pursue an active scholarly agenda including peer reviewed journal publications.
• Support collaboration between programs in the academic unit.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Participate in curriculum development and contribute to ongoing departmental initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Industry experience

Teaching experience

Education

Earned doctorate in engineering, construction management, project management, business, technology, or another related field

Job description

Missouri State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Construction, Design, and Project Management) on a 9-month appointment at the Springfield Campus. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, pursuing scholarly work, and contributing to departmental initiatives.

Begin date of appointment is 08/19/2027, with open date 08/27/2026, and consideration begins Nov 2, 2026.