Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management

Northern Kentucky University's; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management to develop course materials and teach undergraduate courses. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience and a strong educational background in construction management or related fields. This full-time role involves active participation in university service and ongoing engagement with the construction industry.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of direct construction industry experience.
• Ability to develop course materials aligned with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses on construction management topics.
• Contribute to university service and participate in industry advisory boards.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Industry Engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Construction Management

M.B.A.

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management

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Position Information

Working Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management

Department: Construction Management

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Purpose of Position

The Construction Management program at NKU is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and housed within the Haile College of Business. The AACSB-accredited Haile College serves over 3,400 of NKU’s 15,000 students with a full complement of traditional degree programs, plus several nationally recognized centers and specialized programs. We offer an outstanding university environment for faculty who value high-quality student interaction, meaningful research, and civic engagement.

Located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, NKU offers an excellent quality of life and is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. More information can be found at http://www.nku.edu/cob.

Primary Responsibilities

The Department of Marketing, Sports Business & Event Management, and Construction Management in the Haile College of Business at NKU invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time position as Assistant Teaching Professor, starting August 11, 2025.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will hold a Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in Construction Management and an M.B.A. will also be considered. The candidate should have at least 10 years of direct construction industry experience. They must be able to develop course materials aligned with accreditation standards and teach undergraduate courses on topics such as construction management, building codes, electrical systems, structural analysis, land planning, construction layout, and heavy/civil construction. Additional areas may be considered based on the individual’s background. Responsibilities include teaching, contributing to university service, participating in industry advisory boards, attending career fairs, and recruiting students and colleagues. Active involvement in the college and university community and ongoing engagement with the construction industry are expected.

All interested applicants must complete an online staff application at https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14805. Submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references for consideration.

Successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by law. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the Search Chair, Majed Dabdoub, at [e-mail].

Required documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• References

Optional documents:

• Other

Address: Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099. Phone: [phone]