Construction Management Lecturer

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Position Title:Construction Management Lecturer

Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Lecturer

Job Duties:

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of
Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic invites applications for a full-time,
non-tenure-track, academic staff position with a renewable annual
contract. We are seeking a dedicated, industry-based educator in
construction who demonstrates leadership and uses experiential,
applied-learning instructional techniques. The anticipated start
date is August 23, 2027.

The successful candidate will become part of an innovative and
supportive community that prioritizes an executive-based learning
model in teaching with active student engagement. As a polytechnic
university, we emphasize experiential learning by providing
students with authentic as well as hands-on experiences in both
classroom, laboratory and industry settings. Our program, with over
300 students, receives substantial support from alumni and major
construction firms both regionally and nationally. The primary role
of this position will be teaching in construction management in
areas such as Construction Cost Estimating; Project Scheduling and
Cost Control; Construction Methods and Materials; Building
Information Modeling; and project management related courses.

Expected service activities include advising undergraduate
students, tracking program learning outcomes, serving on the
program team, and advising relevant student organizations or
competition teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, paired with

relevant industry credentials.

• Five years of industry experience in a leadership role with

supervisory responsibility for managing complex construction
projects.

• An active network within construction-industry

organizations.

• Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal

communication skills.

• Familiarity with construction-management software and digital

tools.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Master’s degree in a construction-related field.
• Three years of combined teaching and/or industry-training

experience.

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 partners/is
supported by an online learning management system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses required in the Construction Management program.

Courses relate to the following topics (assigned courses depend on
experience and qualifications): Construction Cost Estimating;
Project Scheduling and Cost Control; Construction Methods and
Materials; Building Information Modeling; and project management
related courses.

• Attend program meetings and contribute to/track participation

in program continuous improvement efforts.

• Maintain and document/track an active presence in professional

service with the construction industry. E.g., being a member of and
active in construction related associations, providing continuing
education courses, consulting with companies, etc.

• Maintain and document/track leadership activities with students

in the construction program. E.g., advising relevant student
organizations or competition teams, bringing industry projects into
the classroom, engage in external partner projects within the
classroom, etc.

• Heighten applied learning/lab experiences within classes to

mirror industry responsibilities of Construction Managers. i.e.
infuse current construction industry practices into teaching and
capture/document these practices.

• Engage in advising students.
• Attach a summary of accomplishments/outcomes via the

performance evaluation 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
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)

• 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:

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction,

including assessment of student performance

• May supervise student employees involved in development or

delivery of instruction

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material

relevant to a course of instruction

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop

teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning

scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and

academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of
the educational mission of the work unit

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a

specific field of study

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
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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.