Assistant Professor, Construction Management

Assistant Professor, Construction Management

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Assistant Professor, Construction
Management

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety &
Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or
more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Justin Dodd

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Construction Management Program in the School of Safety,
Security, & Emergency Management at Eastern Kentucky University
seeks applicants for a tenure track position in Construction
Management at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year
2027-2028. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Construction
Management, Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited
institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be
considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that
occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. Applicants
with a Master of Science, PE Licensure, and a minimum of five years
of experience in the construction field will also be considered.
The position begins August 2027.

The position serves the construction management program. Preference
will be given to candidates with construction and/or research
experience related to BIM or AI use in the construction industry.
It requires at least 3 years of progressive professional experience
in the construction field. The successful candidate will teach
undergraduate courses in construction management in a faculty
workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college
and institution. Courses may include Estimating, Scheduling,
Horizontal Construction, and MEP Systems. The successful candidate
will also develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct
academic advising, and participate in service to the department,
university, and community. In addition, membership and
participation in state, regional, national, or international
professional organizations is recommended.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the
responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such
capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate
knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline
and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire
such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A PhD in Construction Management/Civil
Engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited
institution is recommended for appointment. Candidates with a
Master of Science Degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or
Construction Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of P.E.
licensure and experience in the field of construction management
will also be considered.

Experience: • 3+ years of progressive professional
construction experience in the United States

• Previous higher education teaching experience

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• % - Maintain a workload consistent with the needs and

priorities of the college and institution, teaching courses as
assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the
needs of EKU students - (Essential)

• % - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching

techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and
assessment procedures to help meet the needs of EKU students -
(Essential)

• % - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement

courses related to construction management - (Essential)

• % - Develop and maintain an active research agenda -

(Essential)

• % - Keep up to date with advances in the construction industry

and teaching pedagogy areas by reading and reviewing current
scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars,
workshops, courses, and faculty development activities -
(Essential)

• % - Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental,

college, and university committee assignments - (Essential)

• % - Mentor student organizations, clubs and competition teams -

(Essential)

• % - Participate in the American Council for Construction

Education (ACCE) accreditation process. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for
visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and
educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of
age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,
disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information
in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program
or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it
conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background
check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-construction-management-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states-ce508c07-e41b-4544-8677-1d92da26bae1

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