Assistant Professor of Construction Management - Civil Engineering and Construction Management #27-08

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Construction Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach Construction Management and have research interests in Construction Management and/or Construction Engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will be required to provide advisement to undergraduates and supervision of graduate students. Active and effective participation in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation, and other departmental activities are required. Participation in professional student organizations may be required. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Ph.D. and B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered but must complete the doctoral degree before August 19, 2026.
Teaching experience or strong potential to teach in Construction Management or Civil Engineering related courses at the College/University level, in-person, and/or online.
Published at least two papers in peer-reviewed conferences or journals within the last 5 years.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body.
Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
At least 3 years of industry experience in construction management or construction engineering.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in construction management or construction engineering.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the field of construction management or construction engineering in the research statement.
Participation in grant proposal preparation, either as PI or Co-PI.

Responsibilities

Teach Construction Management courses.
Conduct research in Construction Management and/or Construction Engineering or a related field.
Provide advisement to undergraduates.
Supervise graduate students.
Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation.
Participate in other departmental activities.
Participate in professional student organizations.
Hold weekly office hours.
Attend faculty meetings.
Participate in assessment of student learning.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Potentially teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online.
Help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Benefits

Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,000 to $110,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)
Commitment to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion.
Values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity.
Strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect.
Especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement.
Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities.