Assistant Professor for Construction Management

CSU Careers•Chico, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University (CSU), Chico is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor for Construction Management. This position starts in Fall 2027 within the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management. The university is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who embrace values of student success and equity, and have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations. The ideal candidate will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. The Construction Management Department offers an American Council for Construction Education accredited Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program and is one of the largest majors on campus. Graduates have a high placement rate with multiple job offers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or closely related field, with the candidate committing to obtain a graduate degree (master’s) in a construction related field within three years from the date of appointment, and 8 years of experience managing construction.
OR, possession of an MS in Construction Management or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
OR, possession of an MBA, MS Engineering degree, or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 6 years of experience managing construction operations.
OR, possession of a PhD or doctoral degree in construction or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
Project management experience in the United States construction industry or equivalent international experience.
Experience must include project management techniques to oversee and control a project’s scope, time, cost, safety, and quality.
Experience with design-bid-build or design-build construction for commercial building, heavy civil, or specialty construction projects.
Cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address, teaching to diverse student groups)
CV
Contact information of three professional references.

Responsibilities

Undergraduate teaching in discussion, activity, and lab courses
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
Development of instructionally related curriculum
Effective communication skills and proficiency in written and oral use of English language
Advising and mentoring students
Coaching and advising student organizations and student competitions
Working closely with industry partners and related disciplines
Scholarly research and activities and professional development in areas such as, but not limited to: Design-build and interdisciplinary practices, Lean Construction and Pull Planning, Virtual Design and Construction, Construction Technology, Construction Means and Methods, Estimating and Scheduling, both Commercial and Heavy Civil, Project Management
Service to the department, university, and community. Service includes student advising, serving on academic committees, the Industry Advisory Council, and accreditation and outreach activities.