Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (College Station Campus)

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Construction Science in the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Academic Professional Track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment, based in College Station, Texas. This is an open-rank search. Depending on academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience, appointments may be made at the title of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Instructional Assistant Professor, Instructional Associate Professor, Instructional Professor, Assistant Professor of the Practice, Associate Professor of the Practice, or Professor of the Practice. The target start date is Fall 2027.

The position focuses on one of three specialized areas: industrial construction; project controls, advanced project management, and project leadership; or Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (M/E/P) systems. It is dedicated primarily to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and service. The successful candidate will teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses at undergraduate and potentially graduate levels; mentor students; integrate contemporary professional experience into the curriculum; promote lifelong learning through high-impact educational practices; and contribute service to the department, university, profession, and industry outreach. Opportunities for continuing education, professional development, or industry internships may be available during summer months.

The Department of Construction Science offers STEM programs at the bachelor's, master's (face-to-face and online), and Ph.D. levels. Its undergraduate program has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education since 1978, and its master's program was among the first graduate programs accredited by ACCE in 2012. The department's Ph.D. program, approved in 2021, offers concentrations in construction management and safety, smart construction, and sustainable construction. On the College Station campus, the department is housed in Francis Hall, a 35,000-square-foot historic building dedicated to construction education.

Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and credentials.

Requirements

• A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.Eng./Eng.D., D.Arch., M.Arch., J.D., or an equivalent terminal degree) appropriate to the teaching discipline; or a master's degree and significant college-level teaching experience in the field or a related field; or a related bachelor's degree and an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied or professional setting.
• For the bachelor's-degree pathway, evidence of professional distinction may include significant industry leadership, relevant professional licensure or certifications, executive-level experience, national or international professional recognition, major project accomplishments, industry awards, published professional work, or other evidence of sustained distinction.
• Relevant fields may include Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Education, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of construction science industry experience in the United States.
• Demonstrated expertise and a successful teaching record in core construction science and management topics, including construction scheduling, construction materials and methods, M/E/P systems, structures, and related topics.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses at undergraduate and potentially graduate levels.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in the selected specialized area: industrial construction; project controls, advanced project management, and project leadership; or M/E/P systems.
• Develop curriculum and integrate contemporary professional experience into academic instruction.
• Mentor students and promote lifelong learning through high-impact educational practices.
• Provide service to the department, university, and the field, including outreach to industry.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuing education, professional development, or industry internships during summer months.
• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and credentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level