Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management in the College of Built Environments. This full-time, nine-month appointment begins September 2027 and is non-tenure eligible.

The base salary ranges from $72,000 to $90,000 per nine-month academic year, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate CM courses, bring current practice into the classroom, incorporate information technology in

Qualifications

• Master's degree required by start of appointment; PhD acceptable.
• Minimum six years of full-time experience combining industry work and university teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate CM courses.
• Incorporate current North American construction practice into the classroom.
• Engage in service through advising, committees, and industry engagement.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Instructional technology

Industry engagement

Education

Master's degree in Construction Management or related field

PhD in Construction Management or related field (optional)

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: College of Built Environments: Construction Management

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Oct 28, 2026

Description

The Department of Construction Management in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic, three-year appointment beginning September 16, 2027.

This is a non-tenure eligible position. Assistant Teaching Professors in the Department of Construction Management have an annual service period of nine months (September 16-June 15). The appointment is renewable and the position is promotable. This is a full-time position.

The base salary range for this position will be $8,000 - $10,000 per month ($72,000-$90,000 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include summer salary for assigned summer teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate construction management courses aligned with the department’s curriculum, which focuses on building construction and also includes heavy civil construction; bring current North American construction practice into the classroom; incorporate information technology into instruction; and teach in a variety of formats and media, including special training and continuing education for industry practitioners. A full-time annual equivalent teaching load is thirty credits over three quarters, of which up to 20% may be assigned to service obligations. Service may include advising students, supporting student organizations and competitions, engaging with the construction industry, and serving on department and university committees.

The Department of Construction Management enrolls more than 420 students across undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Our offerings include a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), with an Architecture dual degree option; an in-person Master of Science in Construction Management; an online Master of Science in Construction Management offered with Civil and Environmental Engineering; a college-wide Ph.D. in the Built Environment; a minor in Construction Management; and a certificate in construction management offered in partnership with UW Continuum College. Our undergraduate program has an outstanding reputation within the industry for developing graduates ready for entry-level management positions. More information about the department can be found at http://cm.be.uw.edu/. Prospective applicants may contact Dr. Giovanni Migliaccio, Department Chair ([e-mail]), with questions about the position. Once applied, applicants may contact Dr. Yong-Woo Kim ([e-mail]), Search Committee Chair, regarding the search status.

Qualifications

Applicants for this teaching faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• A Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Construction Management or a closely related built environment, engineering, or business field by the start of the appointment. A PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Construction Management or a closely related built environment, engineering, or business field by the start of the appointment is also acceptable.
• A minimum of six years of full-time experience; the required years of experience can be achieved through a mix of years working in the construction industry and teaching at the university level in construction or related programs.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].