Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Title:

270-NN - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Additional Titles:

Location:

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

Duties for this position are to teach courses central to the core construction management curriculum in the Construction Management (B.S.) program of the School of Design + Construction.  Course with a focus on construction graphics and BIM/VDC.  The position will include conducting interdisciplinary research, scholarship and outreach related to contemporary issues in the built environment.

Responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Conduct research and scholarly activities in a defined area related to the built environment disciplines resulting in external grant funding and peer reviewed publication.

• Teach lecture, lecture/lab, and seminar courses in construction management and allied disciplines within the school and be willing to teach online when required;

• Participate in School committees and student mentoring;

• Provide continuing education and short courses to industry and students.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a PhD in Construction Management or related discipline. All but dissertation will be considered with an expectation of completion within one (1) year of hiring date. 

• Candidate must have demonstrated potential to develop a nationally recognized research program with peer reviewed publications.

• Candidate must have at least three (3) years of professional experience in a construction project management capacity;

• Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to teach core curriculum courses with a focus on construction graphics and BIM/VDC in the undergraduate B.S. Construction Management program and allied disciplines in the School.

• Candidate must be willing and able to engage with students and industry partners, including the mentorship of students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

• Candidates must have a demonstrated proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, or similar BIM/VDC related software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional registration/certification such as PE, AIA, LEED, CPC, NCIDQ, or DBIA.

• Substantial higher education teaching experience in a construction management program.

• Record of external funding and publications for research.

• Substantial construction industry experience (5 years +) in one or more of the following construction market sectors: commercial or large-scale residential construction, heavy civil, infrastructure, or specialty contracting.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver elective courses in construction management.

• Superior interpersonal skills, including collaboration and teamwork.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name:

School of Design and Construction

Department Link:

https://sdc.wsu.edu

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164
Monthly Salary:

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and accompanied by benefits.  Please see http://facultystaff.wsu.edu/employment-benefits.html

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

Yes

Permanent/Temporary:

Permanent

Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

Screening Begin Date:

January 16, 2022

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include:

• Cover letter outlining the candidate’s interests, qualifications, and pertinent experience;

• Document (two-page maximum) indicating teaching philosophy and research agenda;

• Curriculum vitae;

• Contact information (name, address, e-mail, and phone number) of at least three (3) professional references; Please note references will need to be embedded in the application and in the Questionnaires.

• Document (one-page maximum) titled “diversity statement”.  Since WSU strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in this statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kings of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body.

Required Documents: See application instructions

The teaching philosophy, research agenda and Diversity statement can be one document, but will need to be uploaded in the three spots within the Questionnaires.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month

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WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .