Assistant Professor - Construction Management / Advanced Building Technology

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program in the Department of Environmental Conservation (ECO) at UMass Amherst seeks applications for a full-time (9-month academic-year) tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in Construction Management with an appointment breakdown of 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The position emphasizes rigorous research approaches and active learning strategies. Candidates must care deeply about educating about the sustainable built environment and be a teacher, mentor, and scientist whose broad interests support pedagogies that help students analyze and solve complex problems in the built environment and in a global context.

Requirements

Hold a Ph.D. in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering (applied to Construction Management), or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date.
Proficiency in information technology and construction software is essential.
A passion for environmental stewardship in the built environment.
Relevant research experience and a publication record.
Willingness to pursue external funding and collaborative proposals with agencies such as NSF, DOTs, DoE, NIST, state agencies, and industry consortia, and to assemble multidisciplinary research teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
An aptitude for interdisciplinary problem solving.
Demonstrate depth in one or more areas, an ability to integrate emerging digital approaches with core Construction Management workflows, and a clear trajectory for future research and teaching.
Be creative and demonstrate a team-player attitude.
Have an understanding and interest in the sensitive integration of built and natural environments.
An interdisciplinary mindset is important.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with backgrounds and research experience in any of the following (or related) areas are encouraged to apply: Construction automation and robotics, Advanced digital construction management systems, BIM and data-driven construction, Digital twins for the built environment, Drones, photogrammetry, VR/AR, Integrated building design and construction execution, Construction risk assessment, Construction project controls and economics, Construction safety management, Construction cost and estimating, Lean construction, AI and machine learning in construction.
Proven ability to secure funding is preferred.
University teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach at least two three-credit courses per year, including relevant courses such as: Construction project control, Construction cost management, Construction risk management, Construction automation and robotics, Construction heavy equipment, Construction safety management, Preconstruction management, Lean construction, Artificial intelligence applications in construction, VDC/BIM for construction management, Plans and specifications.
Student mentoring and supervision.
Maintaining student academic record files.
Interacting with the Registrar’s Office and the honors program to manage degree requirements.
Related activities, as well as student recruiting.
Work outside of regular hours (2-3 times per semester) may be required to assist with recruitment and other student-focused activities.
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness.
Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
Serve as a mentor to minorities and other underrepresented groups within the Department.