Assistant Professor Construction Management

Title: Assistant Professor Construction Management

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 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

About the College/Department:

The Department of Safety and Security is one of three departments in the College of Justice, Safety & Military Science. Experienced faculty offer programs to prepare construction managers, safety managers, homeland security managers and emergency/disaster professionals. The department offers three Bachelor of Science Degrees, and a Master of Science in Safety, Security and Emergency Management, and several undergraduate and graduate university certificate programs. For more information, visit the department’s web site at https://ssem.eku.edu/

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The program’s emphasis is on construction management and is accredited by ACCE. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate and graduate courses for the construction management program in the following areas:
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP),
• Statics/Structural Analysis,
• Scheduling,
• Materials and Methods of Construction,
• BIM,
• Project Organization & Supervision
The successful candidate is expected to participate in department, college and university committees, student recruitment, course, laboratory and program development, appropriate service, scholarly activities and articulation with business and industry. Teaching and construction experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

A PhD in Construction Management/Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited or internationally recognized 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience and relevant professional experience in the United States are preferred.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who have successful teaching experience in an ACCE accredited construction program.

Job Duties:

 

Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions: Additional responsibilities for this position include:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Construction Management program;
• Advise Construction Management students;
• Mentor student organizations, clubs and competition teams;
• Participate in recruitment events;
• Participate in the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation process.

 

AA/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 satisfactory background check.