Assistant Professor of Construction Management

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Position Title:Assistant Professor of Construction
Management

Job Category:Faculty

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of
Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic invites applications for a full-time,
tenure-track Assistant Professor of Construction Management
position. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

The successful candidate will become part of an innovative and
supportive community that prioritizes excellence in teaching and
active student engagement. The primary role of this position will
be teaching courses in content areas such as Architectural
Graphics; Construction Cost Estimating; Construction Equipment and
Methods; Structural Systems; Project Scheduling and Cost Control;
Building Information Modeling; and project management related
courses.

As a polytechnic university, we emphasize experiential learning by
providing students with authentic, hands-on experiences in
classroom, laboratory, and industry settings. Our program, with
more than 300 students, receives substantial support from alumni
and major construction firms regionally and nationally. Scholarly
and service activities are supported by internal and external
grants, and funds are available for professional development and
student research and dissemination.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Master's degree in construction management or a related

field

• Three years of construction industry experience by employment

start date

• Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal

communication skills

• Familiarity with construction management software and digital

tools

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Ph.D. in construction management or a related field by

employment start date

The university emphasizes teaching excellence; candidates brought
to campus will be required to teach a component of a class as part
of the interview process and discuss how instruction is supported
by an online learning management system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online undergraduate courses in the
Construction Management program. In addition to teaching, all
UW-Stout Polytechnic faculty are expected to engage in the
assessment of student learning, research, and service; contribute
to a positive, collaborative environment dedicated to inclusive
excellence; and provide academic advising to students.
Responsibilities also include contributing to academic program
assessment, accreditation, and continuous-improvement processes in
collaboration with faculty and staff; demonstrating a commitment to
undergraduate education; and working collaboratively with
colleagues in a supportive, collegial environment.

A terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) is required for promotion to
full professor, unless granted through a special-exception
process.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Operations and Management (O&M) Department is housed in the
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Management.
O&M primarily serves undergraduate majors in Management,
Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Technology,
Construction, and Packaging, as well as graduate majors in Training
and Human Resources Development, Engineering, Risk Control and
Management, and Operations and Supply Management. The department
currently has 40 faculty/staff and offers more than 50 courses and
100 different sections each semester. UW-Stout Polytechnic’s
Operations and Management Department is committed to creating an
inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working
collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can
contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to
identify their experience in these areas.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, January 5, 2027
are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after
January 5, 2027 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search
committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than
five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where
appropriate.

Required application materials :

• Cover letter*
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement demonstrating a commitment to effective teaching (1–2

pages) and research (1–2 pages)

• Names and contact information for a minimum of three

professional references

• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the
Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above.
For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience,
using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how
your experience satisfies the requirement.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please
contact:

Search Chair: Janelle Skoyen Hestekin

Email: hestekinja@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if
you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required
application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Janell Reitz

Phone: 715-232-1329

Email: reitzj@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience

Key Job Responsibilities:

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all

required application materials.

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required

Qualifications specified for this position. For each required
qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific
examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience
satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you
need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a
disability, please contact us using the information below.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's
disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits
package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement
plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our
employees.

• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation,

use the Health
& Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits
(wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a
criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human
Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final
candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function
test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking
the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding
employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.
Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three
professional references, at least one of which must be a prior
supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities
of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional
reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of
Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request
confidentiality in their online application, except that the
identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See
Wis.
Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security
of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act.
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit:

https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.