Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Construction Management

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Construction Management in Greenville, NC, with an anticipated Fall 2027 start. The 9-month appointment will emphasize teaching core CM courses, developing curriculum, and building an active funded research program in smart construction and digital technologies.

Expect engagement with industry partners and student mentoring. The successful candidate will contribute to program assessment, accreditation efforts, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field with earned degrees from accredited institutions.
• Record of scholarly research and publication.
• Three or more years of managerial experience in the US construction industry.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to secure external funding, grants, and industry support.
• Expertise in emerging and digital construction technologies (AI, BIM, AR/VR).

Responsibilities

• Teach core construction management courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, in face-to-face and distance formats.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and student learning outcomes aligned with accreditation standards.
• Establish an active research program with external funding and collaborations.
• Mentor capstone projects, theses, and graduate research, and supervise student activities.
• Contribute to service, program assessment, accreditation efforts, and strategic planning.

Skills

Teaching in CM at college/university

Excellent communication skills

External funding / grants acquisition

Managerial experience in US industry

AI / BIM / AR-VR / data-driven methods

Education

PhD in Construction Management or related field

Tools

BIM

AI / AR/VR data-driven construction tools

Job description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Organizational Unit Overview:

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state, and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation.

The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) combines experiential education, applied research, and industry engagement to support faculty scholarship and student success. CET offers a collaborative and collegial environment that values mentorship and excellence in teaching and scholarship, while providing faculty opportunities to contribute to workforce development and regional impact.

Established in 1984, the Department of Construction Management offers ACCE-accredited Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Construction Management and provides a strong foundation in applied construction education integrating research, innovation, and professional practice with a strategic focus on digital construction and emerging technologies. Supported by an active industry advisory board and strong industry partnerships, the department is offering an ideal environment for faculty to build impactful research programs and contribute to the future of construction management education and practice.

Job Duties:

The Department of Construction Management invites applications for a new tenure‑track Assistant Professor position, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. This position is an academic year (9-month) appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate for the Tenure‑Track Assistant Professor rank will be expected to teach core construction management, undergraduate, and graduate courses with a focus on Surveying, Materials, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Cost Control, Equipment Management, Construction Economics, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems in face‑to‑face and distance learning environments. The successful candidate will be also expected to develop, maintain, and continuously improve curriculum, course content, student learning outcomes, and instructional materials to ensure alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements, develop and maintain an active research program in areas aligned with departmental priorities (e.g., smart construction, infrastructure resilience, artificial intelligence, and innovative construction systems and materials), including pursuing external funding, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals and conferences, and engaging in interdisciplinary and industry collaboration, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, including supervision of capstone, thesis, and research activities, contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service, including participation in program assessment, curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and strategic planning, as well as engagement with student organizations and industry partners, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the department’s mission.

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/Experience:

The candidate must have earned a PhD degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstrate a record of scholarly research and publication.

All degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions or a foreign equivalent.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

The preferred candidate has three or more years of managerial experience in the US industry, evidence of successful teaching in construction management at the college/university level, excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to secure external funding, grants, and/or industry support, and demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an active research agenda. Expertise in emerging and digital construction technologies, including AI, BIM, AR/VR, or data‑driven construction applications, and professional experience in the construction industry and/or professional licensure/certification (e.g., PE, CPC, LEED AP).

Job Open Date:

Open on 10/14/2026 until filled. Initial Screening Begins 11/13/2026.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or ADA‑[e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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