Assistant Professor of Construction Management

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will conduct fundamental and applied research in construction management and demonstrate excellence in teaching courses in core competency areas. Relevant research areas include 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. The faculty member is expected to develop funded research programs, attract nationally competitive research grants, publish in peer-reviewed journals, engage in multidisciplinary research and collaborations, supervise graduate student research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and provide service to the University, community, and profession. The candidate should be able to develop and deliver graduate courses in their area of expertise. Professional experience in construction or a 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, part of the University of Florida's College of Design, Construction and Planning. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the position includes a full benefits package. Applications received by December 1, 2026, will receive full consideration; review will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in construction management, building construction, civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.
Doctoral candidates who have passed 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.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching core construction management courses.
Potential to attract nationally competitive research grants.
Ability and motivation to engage in multidisciplinary research and collaborate with faculty across the College of Design, Construction and Planning and other University of Florida colleges.

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.

Responsibilities

Develop funded research programs and pursue nationally competitive research grants.
Conduct fundamental and applied research in construction management, including multidisciplinary research and collaboration.
Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
Supervise graduate student research.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in core construction management competency areas and the candidate's area of expertise.
Develop and deliver graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
Provide service to the University, the community, and the profession.

Benefits

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

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