Associate Professor (Construction, Design, and Project Management) - 9 month appointment

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking an Associate Professor in Construction, Design, and Project Management for a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the Springfield Campus. The role emphasizes teaching, scholarly research, and service within the School of Construction, Design, and Project Management.

The candidate will lead courses in construction topics, develop curricula, and engage in scholarly activity while contributing to departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• The minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in construction management, engineering, architecture, technology, project management, or related field.
• Demonstrated a sustained record of effectiveness in teaching, research including scholarly publications, and service.
• Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Construction Materials/Methods, Construction Safety, Senior Project, Professional Internship, and related Construction Management courses.
• 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.
• Additional responsibilities may include curriculum development and contributing to departmental initiatives.

Education

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

Job description

Associate Professor (Construction, Design, and Project Management) - 9 month appointment

Position Title

Associate Professor (Construction, Design, and Project Management) - 9 month appointment

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

School of Construction, Design, and Project Management

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 020313 TECHNOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION MGMT

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type

Term (if applicable)

9 month

Begin Date of Appointment

08/01/2027

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

General Function

The Associate Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with a high academic rank who has demonstrated a sustained record of effectiveness in teaching, research including scholarly publications, and service appropriate to the discipline. The Associate Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head which may include serving as an academic advisor. The Associate Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

• Teach courses in Construction Materials/Methods, Construction Safety, Senior Project, Professional Internship, and other related Construction Management courses as needed.
• Pursue an active scholarly agenda including peer reviewed journal publications.
• Support the collaboration between programs in the academic unit.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Additional responsibilities may include participating in curriculum development and contributing to ongoing departmental initiatives.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Associate Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. Positions associated with this position classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated “sensitive” as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this position classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.

Additional Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in construction management, engineering, architecture, technology, project management, or related field.
• Demonstrated a sustained record of effectiveness in teaching, research including scholarly publications, and service appropriate to the discipline.
• Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Relevant experience is required.

Link to Job Description

http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21446.htm

Open Date

10/23/2026

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.