Industry-Driven Construction Management Professor

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a non-tenure track faculty member in the Construction Management program at Stephen F. Austin State University. The successful applicant will teach courses, develop curriculum, and engage with industry contacts.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in construction management or a related field, along with at least five years of U.S. construction industry experience. Opportunities to greatly influence the program's development await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum United States construction industry experience.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Experience teaching at the university level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver classes to students.
• Administer and grade examinations.
• Provide services to the university and the profession.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Extensive knowledge in construction management

Ability to lead groups on construction projects

Education

Master’s degree in construction management or closely related field

Job description

SUMMARY

The School of Human Sciences at Stephen F. Austin State Universityinvites applications for a 9-month non-tenure track facultyposition to teach classes in the Construction Management programstarting Fall 2025. Rank will be determined based on the experienceand credentials of the selected applicant.

Established in 2019, the Construction Management program at StephenF. Austin State University has experienced significant growth andis expected to continue to grow. The construction program has solidsupport from the university administration and from the industrywith a robust advisory board to help develop the program. Theselected applicant will have the opportunity to significantlyimpact and direct the development of the program.

Practical application of theory is the bulwark of the program andis often cited as the reason for the program’s growth. Throughstrategic partnerships with local charitable organizations, facultyhave the opportunity to guide students in their capstoneexperiences when students collaborate with clients to design, plan,organize, manage, construct, and manage the construction process ofan actual construction project while making a positive differencein the community.

The successful candidate will teach Construction Managementcourses, work with student organizations, develop curriculum andlabs, foster industry contacts, recruit students, assess courseresults, and participate in other university service activitiesbased on rank.

Resume/Vita should support the candidate’s ability to teach in twoor more of the following Construction Management courses.Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Construction/EngineeringSurveying and Layout, Materials and Methods, ConstructionEstimating, Safety and Quality Control in Construction,Construction Contracts & Law, Statics and Mechanics ofMaterials, Project Management, and Technology Applications inConstruction. Knowledge of theory and ability to perform field workare especially desired.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in construction management or closely relatedfield. Additional experience may substitute for the Master’sdegree.
• Five years minimum United States construction industryexperience.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional credentials/licensure (PE, AIA, CPC, LEED AP, PMP,etc.)
• Experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching at a university or secondary level in aclinical setting.
• Experience in one or more of the typical construction trades(i.e. carpentry, electricity, HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Ability to lead groups of students on actual constructionprojects while teaching the skills and concepts ofconstruction.
• OSHA500 authorization or the ability to earnauthorization.
• Experience with ACCE accreditation requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a part-time or full-time, non-tenure track faculty positionin a professional experience program. Works under limitedsupervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative andindependent judgment. Reports to the academic unit head.

QUALIFICATIONS
The Assistant Professor in Practicewill be a successful and effective professional in the discipline.A terminal or professional degree may be presented, but is notrequired, to support the requirements for consideration. Educationrequirements will be relative to position, professional experienceand qualifications.

Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level,through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching atthe university level is preferred .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduatestudents.
2. Performs a predetermined amount of teaching load credits (TLC)during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching loadthrough reassignment of duties is possible under certaincircumstances.
3. Complies, administers, and grades examinations.
4. Provides services to the university and the profession.
5. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such asindependent studies, internships and advising.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. May supervise the work of student and/or graduateassistants.
2. May serve on departmental, college, and universitycommittees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individualmust possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or beable to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform theessential functions of the job, with or without reasonableaccommodation.

1. Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field inwhich the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduatestudents.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative facultyenvironment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and writtenform.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Safety Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential foraccidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safeworking environment. Employees will be responsible for completingassigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations willinclude safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal recordcheck.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and NetworkSecurity policy.

Sponsorship Statement
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must belegally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at thistime.