Assistant Professor of Construction Management

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The school seeks motivated scholars whose research focuses on core areas of construction management, including construction project management; project delivery methods such as Design-Build, IPD, and CMAR; design development drawings and graphical communications; cost estimating and control; project planning and scheduling; construction means, methods, and operations; and productivity and performance improvement. Candidates are expected to pursue fundamental and applied research that advances construction management practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence in core competency areas such as construction drawing, estimating, project planning, productivity improvement, and contracts, and the ability and vision to develop and deliver graduate courses in their area of expertise. Candidates should show potential to attract nationally competitive research grants, engage in multidisciplinary research, and collaborate with faculty across the College of Design, Construction and Planning and other University of Florida colleges.

The faculty member will develop funded research programs, publish in peer-reviewed journals, supervise graduate student research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and provide service to the University, the community, and the profession. Professional experience in construction or a construction-related profession and working knowledge of the United States construction industry are preferred.

The position is in the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management, established in 1935. The school has 29 full-time faculty members, 11 support staff, more than 320 upper-division undergraduate students, around 75 master's students, and nearly 50 Ph.D. students. The University of Florida is a public university founded in 1853 and enrolls more than 61,000 students. Its College of Design, Construction and Planning focuses on education, research, scholarship, and outreach in the built and natural environments.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements on research and teaching/mentoring, and contact information for at least three references. Applications submitted by December 1, 2026, will receive full consideration; review will begin then and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in construction management, building construction, civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Doctoral candidates who have passed their qualifying examinations and are expected to complete their degree before the start of the Fall 2027 semester may apply; appointment is contingent on completing the doctorate before the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Project management and/or field supervisory experience in the United States construction industry.
• University-level teaching experience in core construction management competency areas.
• Professional experience in construction or a construction-related profession.
• Working knowledge of the United States construction industry.
• Potential to attract nationally competitive research grants.
• Ability and motivation to engage in multidisciplinary research and collaborate with faculty across the university.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain funded research programs.
• Conduct fundamental and applied research that advances construction management practice.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise graduate student research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management.
• Develop and deliver graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Provide service to the University, the community, and the profession.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research with faculty across the College of Design, Construction and Planning and other University of Florida colleges.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including state- and university-sponsored programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, with voluntary coverage options including vision, dental, and long-term disability.
• Retirement options, including Florida Retirement System plans, the State University System Optional Retirement Program, and the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid leave, access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree