Instructor NT (Construction, Design, and Project Management) - 9 month appt

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University invites applications for an Instructor NT (Construction, Design, and Project Management) on a 9-month appointment at the Springfield campus. Begin date 08/01/2027.

The role focuses on teaching Construction Materials/Methods, Safety, Senior Project, and Professional Internship, with opportunities for research and service. Open to current MSU employees or external applicants; out-of-state employment is limited and requires supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree or the degree required for teaching in certain disciplines.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Potential or demonstrated teaching ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Construction Materials/Methods, Construction Safety, Senior Project, Professional Internship, and related courses.
• Maintain an active research or professional development agenda.
• Support collaboration between programs in the academic unit.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing departmental initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Industry experience

Education

Master’s degree (engineering/related)

Job description

Instructor NT (Construction, Design, and Project Management) - 9 month appt

First Date of Consideration is January 8, 2027. Review of applications will continue until filled.
While we have posted Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor and Instructor positions, only one position will be filled. To be considered at different ranks, you must apply separately.
The job description and posting for the assistant professor position can be found at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88617.
The job description and posting for the associate professor position can be found at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88634.
The job description and posting for the clinical assistant professor position can be found at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88618.
For additional information contact: Richard Gebken, School Director: 417-836-5121 or [e-mail]

Position Title Instructor NT (Construction, Design, and Project Management) - 9 month appt

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 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)

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment 08/01/2027

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function The Instructor NT is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities to teach full-time and to provide appropriate service. The Instructor NT may participate in research or creative activities.

Description of Primary Duties

• Teach courses in Construction Materials/Methods, Construction Safety, Senior Project, Professional Internship, and other related Construction Management courses as needed.
• Maintain an active research or professional development agenda.
• 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

An earned terminal degree or the degree required for teaching in certain disciplines is required. Potential or demonstrated teaching ability is required. A willingness to serve the academic unit, college, and the University is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, technology, or another related field.
• Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills is required.
• Relevant industry experience (3+ years).

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126851.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.

If you have questions:

Office of Human Resources

(t)417-836-5102

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Student Employment Services

(t)417-836-5627

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