Assistant/Associate Professor of Construction Management

Texas A&M - Texarkana•Texarkana, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University-Texarkana invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management and Program Coordinator in the College of Engineering and Computing. The successful candidate will help develop and deliver the new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program through teaching, scholarship, student mentoring, and service. Consistent with the University’s R2 research aspirations, the faculty member will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research. The faculty member will work with college leadership and colleagues to develop courses, identify laboratory needs, build industry partnerships, and establish assessment processes that support student success and accreditation readiness. Through experiential learning and research, the faculty member will prepare students to manage construction projects with technical competence, sound business judgment, and professional integrity. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to a student-centered learning environment are essential. The position generally does not supervise employees. Program coordination involves academic leadership and collaboration with faculty and college leadership. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire; pre-employment sponsorship is not authorized. The position requires the ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours and to maintain confidentiality. All positions are security-sensitive, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and completion of a criminal history check.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in construction management, construction science, civil engineering with a construction emphasis, architecture, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in construction management courses and laboratories.
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate to the rank sought.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For appointment at Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service meeting Texas A&M University-Texarkana standards for that rank; normally, this includes at least five years of successful service at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent experience.
Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire; no pre-employment sponsorship is authorized.
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience.
Experience with construction management program development.
Construction software proficiency.
ACCE accreditation experience.
Professional credentials, such as LEED.
Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses using effective instructional practices, current construction examples, and appropriate digital tools.
Develop clear learning outcomes, evaluate student performance, and provide timely feedback.
Develop and revise course content in assigned areas, potentially including estimating and cost control, scheduling, construction materials and methods, project delivery, contract administration, safety, surveying, sustainability, and BIM.
Create practical learning experiences through laboratories, site visits, case studies, industry-sponsored projects, and capstone activities, coordinating them with appropriate safety procedures and university requirements.
Conduct peer-reviewed and applied scholarship appropriate to the discipline and rank.
Seek grants, contracts, and industry-supported projects; mentor students in research and professional presentations.
Assist with curriculum planning, learning assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Support preparation for initial ACCE accreditation and subsequent accreditation activities.
Advise students on academic progress, internships, career opportunities, professional certifications, and graduate study.
Support recruitment, student organizations, competitions, and retention efforts.
Develop and sustain industry partnerships supporting curriculum relevance, internships, guest instruction, project opportunities, and employment.
Collaborate with engineering, computing, and business faculty.
Participate in division, college, and university committees; contribute to professional organizations and community engagement.
Coordinate the Construction Management program through academic leadership and collaboration with faculty and college leadership.