Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice, Construction Engineering and Management

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM). The successful applicant will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Practice level based on qualifications, terminal degree, and relevant professional experience.

The position includes teaching, curriculum development, student mentoring, industry engagement, and service. The successful candidate will bring current industry expertise and support student-facing professional engagement, including clubs, competitions, travel, professional development, networking, and other experiential learning opportunities. In keeping with the University’s land-grant mission, faculty duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate student supervision, leading development of an ABET-accredited CEM degree program, and university and professional service. The intended start date is July 1, 2027.

Requirements

• M.S. degree in construction engineering and management, construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in construction management or engineering.
• Established network connections within the construction industry and a track record of collaboration with companies, organizations, and professionals.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and promoting diversity in higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer licensure or demonstrated intent to become registered.
• Demonstrated experience teaching relevant undergraduate construction engineering and management courses, including laboratories.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop curriculum and lead development of an ABET-accredited Construction Engineering and Management degree program.
• Mentor students and supervise graduate students.
• Engage with the construction industry and collaborate with companies, organizations, and professionals.
• Support student-facing professional engagement, including clubs, competitions, travel, professional development, networking, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Provide university and professional service.

Benefits

• Health insurance options, including dental and vision insurance.
• Generous sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Fitness center memberships, including spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling and advising services.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty employees and qualified dependents.
• Dual-career assistance for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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