Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Georgia is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Construction Management. This role involves teaching and engaging in significant research in various construction management topics. Candidates must hold a Doctorate and have experience in teaching and acquiring external funding. The position offers a collaborative academic environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required at the time of hire.
• Prior success in obtaining external funding.
• Teaching experience or Graduate Teaching Assistant experience.
• Research agenda in CM or related field expected to be robust and sustained.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Construction Management.
• Engage in significant research activities.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for collaboration.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with the professional community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research in Construction Innovation

Community Engagement

Funding acquisition

Education

Doctorate in Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Construction Management, with a preferred start date of August 2026. Rank is determined at the time of hire and will be commensurate with credentials. This is a nine-month contracted position for work in the state of Georgia.

Location

Marietta, Georgia (campus locations are at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, and 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060).

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Construction Management, delivering high-quality instruction (in-person and online) in at least two of the following areas:
• Heavy/Civil (including DOT construction)
• Construction Survey/Layout
• Construction Finance
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Safety
• MEP Systems
• Construction Law
• Provide service to the Department/College/University and professional community.
• Engage in significant research, scholarship, and/or creative activities in a discipline-related specialization; develop and sustain a robust research agenda contributing to knowledge and practice in Construction Management or a closely aligned field.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for collaboration with colleagues and contribute to a positive academic environment.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree, or foreign equivalent, in Construction Management or a closely related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding.
• Teaching experience (GTA experience considered).
• Demonstrated research capability in one or more of the following areas:
• Construction Innovation using automation/robotics/AI
• Resilient Infrastructure/Heavy-Civil
• Sustainable Materials for Construction
• Construction-related Community Engagement

Additional qualifications for an Associate Professor position include an established body of research with external funding and credentials to hire on a tenure track.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of engaging undergraduate and graduate students in research
• Related commercialization success
• Applied industry-focused research
• National and/or international student competition coaching experience
• Ability to integrate research, creative work and/or professional practice into teaching across core and elective courses for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
• Experience with the international construction marketplace
• National and/or international awards/recognition for funded research

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
• Research focus statement

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 31, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Pavan Meadati, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, [e-mail].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran/military status. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at [e-mail].

Background Check

Final candidates must consent to a criminal background investigation as per USG policy. Additional screenings may be required as appropriate to the role.