Faculty of Practice or of Instruction - Construction Management

Texas State University; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor in Construction Science and Management (CSM) and Concrete Industry Management (CIM). The programs serve about 1000 students and are ACCE/ATMAE accredited.

Fall 2026 start is preferred, with opportunities in in-person and online formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Concrete Industry Management, or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.
• At least five years of experience in the construction industry including heavy highway, heavy civil, or industrial construction; project management and coordination, jobsite supervision/management, subcontracting, or other applicable construction industry related experience.
• Current and contemporary competence in professional practice or management.
• Scholarship through professional presentations, publications, or similar contributions.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry for Associate Professor of Practice.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the construction industry for Professor of Practice.
• Current and contemporary competence in their teaching content area.

Responsibilities

• Teach relevant undergraduate courses for students preparing for a career in the construction industry or related careers.
• Work with student organizations and/or mentor student competition teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with construction industry companies.
• Participate in relevant industry associations.
• Participate in service activities in support of the university, the department, and the profession.
• Fulfill workload with teaching and advising obligations each semester.

Skills

Excellent oral and written English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Faculty of Practice or of Instruction - Construction Management

Position Title Faculty of Practice or of Instruction - Construction Management

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2027046APF

Job Location

Job Location San Marcos

College/Division

College/Division College of Science and Engineering

Department/School

Department/School Department of Engineering Technology

Position Description

The Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University is seeking applicants to fill a non-tenure track position at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor in our growing Construction Science and Management ( CSM ) and Concrete Industry Management ( CIM ) programs, beginning in Fall 2026. These undergraduate programs are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education ( ACCE ) and the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Technology ( ATMAE ), respectively, and currently serve about 1000 students. The department is also home to MS and PhD programs in construction management with in-person and online options. While candidates with expertise in all areas of construction management will be considered, preference will be given to those in the areas of heavy civil, highway and/or industrial construction.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach relevant undergraduate courses for students preparing for a career in the construction industry or related careers; work with student organizations and/or mentor student competition teams; develop and maintain relationships with construction industry companies; participate in relevant industry associations; and participate in service activities in support of the university, the department, and the profession.

Workload for NTL faculty includes teaching 12 credits each semester in the area of expertise and based on department needs, and fulfilling service and advising obligations each semester.

The preferred start date for this position is about 8/15/2027 to allow for a successful applicant to begin teaching in the fall semester 2027.

Required Qualifications

For all ranks:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Concrete Industry Management, or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.

For Faculty of Practice, all ranks:

• At least five years of experience in the construction industry including heavy highway, heavy civil, or industrial construction; project management and coordination, jobsite supervision/management, subcontracting, or other applicable construction industry related experience.
• Current and contemporary competence in professional practice or management.
• Scholarship through professional presentations, publications, or similar contributions.

For the rank of Associate Professor of Practice:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Demonstrated leadership in relevant professional organizations.

For the rank of Professor of Practice:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Documented recognition by peers for professional contributions to the field (e.g. awards).

For Faculty of Instruction, all ranks:

• Current and contemporary competence in their teaching content area.