Assistant Professor of Practice - Construction Management

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Construction Management and Construction Engineering, beginning no later than January 2027. This non-tenure track, 9-month faculty appointment is paid over 12 months and based in Lincoln at Kiewit Hall of the Durham School.

The Durham School, with ~30 faculty, ~700 undergraduates, and ~100 graduates, maintains strong ties to major firms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.
• Ten years of construction experience in progressively responsible positions.
• Teaching experience through formal classroom settings or professional industry settings preferred to enhance program delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of construction safety and OSHA certifications preferred to support safety training.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Teaching experience

Safety knowledge

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Practice - Construction Management

Department

Durham School of Arch Engr & Const-4975

Description Of Work

The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNL ) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice position in the area of Construction Management and Construction Engineering beginning no later than January 2027. This is a non-tenure track, 9-month faculty appointment (paid over 12 months). The Durham School https://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool is co-located in two cities, Lincoln and Omaha, which are approximately 50 miles apart. With approximately 30 faculty, 700 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students, the Durham School is the only endowed academic unit ($30 million) in the UNL College of Engineering and has strong ties with several world-class construction firms, including Black & Veatch, Hensel Phelps, JE Dunn, Kiewit, McCarthy, Mortenson, Turner, Whiting-Turner, and many others. The position is expected to be based in Lincoln at Kiewit Hall, a $115 million teaching facility that serves as engineering's academic hub https://engineering.unl.edu/kiewit-hall/

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.
• A strong record of exemplary accomplishments in the construction industry.
• No fewer than ten years of construction experience in a progressive series of responsible positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience in the United States construction industry.
• Previous teaching experience through formal classroom settings or in professional industry settings (internal company training courses, professional short courses, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of construction safety and OSHA certifications.