Construction Management Instructor

Ambow Education, Inc; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 2,300 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

NewSchool of Architecture & Design is seeking part-time Construction Management instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of topics, with potential future move to full-time. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, blended, or online, using Canvas LMS and campus facilities.

Qualified candidates hold a Master's in a related field, at least five years in the U.S. construction industry, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of professional work experience in the U.S. construction industry.
• Higher education teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to teach in multiple subject areas such as Construction Estimating, Field Supervision, Heavy Civil Construction, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and construction management apps (MS Project, P6, Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content meeting course outcomes.
• Use Canvas LMS to deliver material and collect assignments.
• Assess and document student performance on papers, exams, projects.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback and academic support.
• Foster student success with flexible teaching style and engagement.
• Maintain attendance and grade reporting; enforce policies.
• Communicate with academic leadership about student issues.
• Provide course documentation for accreditation reviews.
• Report student outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
• Model professional behavior inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with departments to support a positive team environment.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Instructional skills

Education

Master's degree in Construction Management/related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

Autodesk software

Job description

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Construction Management Instructor

Part Time San Diego, CA, US

Salary Range: $2,283.00 To $3,099.00 Annually

NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) is a globally recognized and awarded design university known for its forward-thinking professors, inspiring campus community, and strong industry connections and collaboration opportunities.

Position Overview

NewSchool is seeking dynamic and qualified part-time instructors to serve as faculty in our Construction Management program, teaching a mix of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Appointments will be made on a term-by-term basis; however, this position may become full-time in the future. NewSchool faculty members educate and provide learning opportunities for students through face-to-face, blended, and/or online delivery methods. They promote and facilitate student success by creating an environment conducive to learning and student involvement.

Possible Courses and Topics

• Leadership in Construction Management
• Construction Project Management
• Construction Documents & Contracts
• Construction Finance & Accounting
• Emerging Technologies in Construction Management

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content that meets course and program learning outcomes.
• Use the school’s learning management system (Canvas) to deliver information and assignments and collect students’ work.
• Assess and document student performance on papers, examinations, projects, and other coursework.
• Monitor student progress and provide support through feedback, coaching, and academic assistance.
• Foster student success by demonstrating flexibility in teaching style and delivery methods and a passion for teaching and student interaction.
• Manage the learning environment through effective recordkeeping, including class-by-class attendance reporting, timely submission of grades and assessment reports, and enforcement of NewSchool academic and attendance policies.
• Communicate with academic leadership regarding student difficulties or other issues that arise.
• Provide necessary course documentation and archives for assessment review in accordance with adopted accreditation standards.
• Report student outcomes and use this information to improve teaching and learning.
• Promote professionalism by modeling appropriate behavior inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments to support a positive team environment.
• Uphold NewSchool values, policies, and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management deems necessary from time to time, including assistance needed to promote the program or maintain the highest level of teaching quality.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Leadership, or a related field. An unrelated master’s degree is acceptable for candidates with a related undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of five years of professional work experience in the U.S. construction industry.
• Previous higher education teaching experience is not required; however, a demonstrated record of high-quality undergraduate or graduate instruction and/or extensive relevant professional expertise is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in multiple subject areas, such as Construction Estimating, Field Supervision, Heavy Civil Construction, Materials and Methods, Surveying, Planning & Scheduling, Pre-Construction, Project Management, Safety, Structural Systems, Virtual Design & Construction, Building Information Modeling, Project Delivery Systems, Team Leadership, and/or Emerging Technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products. Proficiency with construction management applications such as Microsoft Project, P6 or other scheduling applications, Bluebeam, Procore, and Autodesk software is preferred.