Instructor I/Instructor II, Construction Management

Job Summary

The Stock Development Department of Construction Management at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) invites applicants for Instructor I/Instructor II appointment, starting August 2024. We seek individuals with enthusiasm for teaching and a desire to engage students in the classroom and laboratory on subjects primarily in construction management with an emphasis in construction drawing, construction finance, building systems and cost estimating.
Candidates are expected to have an earned Master’s (M.S.) from a regionally accredited institution in construction management, civil engineering, or another closely related field, at the time of appointment. Clear evidence of the potential for teaching excellence is essential. Expertise is preferred in building systems, construction education, workforce development, and other relevant specialty complementing our existing strengths. The ideal candidate would have teaching abilities in a wide variety of subjects in construction management.
The department is housed in the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, which is dedicated to quality education, scholarship, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers who are committed to innovative delivery of instruction that results in improved student learning; to using technology, including distance learning, effectively; to participate in service activities; and to engage in a continuous and outcomes-based assessment process.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teaching: Teaches select construction management courses as well as more advanced courses directly related to their specific area of expertise.
• Service: Performs service within the university as well as within their professional community.
• Professional Development/Scholarship: Demonstrates significant activities in professional development and/or scholarly activities over time.
• Plans and teaches assigned courses.
• Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates student work.
• Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction.
• Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of instruction.
• Establishes and maintains processional development and/or scholarly activities.
• Actively serves on university committees.
• Actively participates in institutional meetings.
• Maintains professional skills through regular professional development, and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty.
• Assists with the development of curriculum.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Must work closely with the Department Chair and other faculty on assessment and evaluation tasks necessary for the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation of the Construction Management program.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• An earned Master’s (M.S.) from a regionally accredited institution in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Successful candidates must be able to teach new and/or existing courses in Construction Management at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred areas of expertise include construction drawing, construction finance, building systems and cost estimating and/or other construction management topics.
• Professional registration, licensing or the ability to become licensed, or certifications related to the construction discipline.
• A rank-appropriate record of educational and/or scientific publication in scholarly journals (pertinent to one or more of the areas of interest listed above).
• Relevant professional experience in the United States construction industry or comparable international experience.
• Expertise in other areas of Construction Management focused on the southwest Florida environment will also be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to collaborate with related disciplines and to establish relationships internally as well as to successfully develop relationships and interact with external industry partners and the southwest Florida community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work in a highly collaborative faculty environment, conduct themselves professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the program, school, and university level.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of learners and to use information technology as a pedagogical and professional tool.
• Ability to work with and mentor student organizations, clubs, and competition teams.
• Interest in collaborating both within and outside of the university in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. A commitment to collaborate with other faculty to develop a shared vision of the future.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made at a faculty rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2024.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Five (5) Professional References

The position is listed as “open until filled”, however applications received by November 1st, 2023 will receive priority consideration.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.