Assistant Professor in Construction Management (AY 27/28)

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

20d•$99,996 - $110,004•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Management Department in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the 2027–28 academic year. The department is a close-knit group focused on providing students with a strong education and preparing them for professional challenges. The successful candidate will share a commitment to diversity and teaching excellence, bring relevant professional experience, and help foster an inclusive environment through teaching and scholarly activities that cultivate diverse communities shaping the built environment. The role includes teaching and developing courses in construction management, advising students, mentoring student organizations and competition teams, collaborating with related disciplines and external partners, pursuing professional development and scholarship, and participating in shared governance. Salary is commensurate with education and experience; the anticipated hiring range is $99,996 to $110,004. Tenure-line faculty are expected to establish an on-campus presence in California.

Requirements

Master's degree in construction or a construction-related field from an accredited institution.
Five years of relevant professional experience in the United States construction industry or comparable international experience. An earned doctorate in construction or a related field counts as the equivalent of two years of professional construction experience.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and to perform appropriate service functions at department, college, and university levels.
Specialization in a scholarly area addressing topics applicable to the construction industry, with demonstrated ability and commitment to pursue scholarly activities.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral English.

Nice To Haves

PhD or doctoral degree in construction or a construction-related field.
Demonstrated record of scholarly activities contributing to construction management.
Professional certifications or licenses related to the construction industry.
Three years of relevant professional experience in project management or a supervisory capacity.
Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Teaching specialization in areas such as industrial construction, defense or marine facilities, renewable energy systems, MEP building systems, or data centers.

Responsibilities

Teach and develop courses in the construction management program.
Advise students to support their academic and professional success.
Work with and mentor student organizations and competition teams.
Collaborate with related disciplines, industry partners, and communities.
Pursue professional development, including scholarly activities.
Participate in shared governance at the department, college, and university levels.
Foster an inclusive environment through teaching and scholarly activities.