Lecturer of Construction Engineering Technology

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine invites applications for a faculty position in the Construction Engineering Technology program. The successful candidate will teach courses across the curriculum and engage with scholarship, service and ABET accreditation activities.

Responsibilities include student advising, recruitment, and university committee service, with a focus on accessibility and outreach to diverse populations. Background screening will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 3+ years post-graduation experience in construction/engineering fields with varied areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work in teams and communicate principles to students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses at all curriculum levels in construction engineering technology.
• Engage in scholarship, service and/or consulting; participate in accreditation efforts.
• Recruit, advise students and participate in university committees.
• Pursue professional development and engage with the community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative team environments

Teaching or outreach experience

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Construction Engineering

BS or higher from U.S./Canada or equivalent construction/engineering experience

Tools

CAD/BIM

Job description

The Construction Engineering Technology program combines construction, engineering and management in a practice-oriented education that leads students to rewarding careers in building construction and infrastructure nationwide.

The successful applicant will develop and teach courses at all levels of the curriculum and will be open to using teaching styles that reach students who otherwise might not choose engineering. Engineering technology faculty members clearly communicate with students the connections between principles and professional practice. The selected faculty member is expected to engage in scholarship, professional service and/or consulting; service to the discipline and the community, as well as professional society activities; ETAC/ABET accreditation efforts; recruitment; student advising; and University committees. The department encourages faculty members to pursue professional development opportunities.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a closely related discipline by date of hire.
• Post-graduation employment for at least three years as a full-time, permanent hire construction or engineering professional with experience in several of the following areas: construction safety, surveying, computerized graphics (CAD, BIM), cost estimating, scheduling, and/or construction management in building, heavy civil, road or industrial construction.
• A construction or engineering B.S. or higher degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution, or at least three years of full-time permanent hire construction experience in the U.S. or Canada.
• Excellent communication skills
• Have performed effectively in collaborative team environments.

Preferred:

• Prior successful teaching experience in engineering or construction practices.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Meredith Kirkmann.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, you are encouraged to contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.