Assistant Professor of Practice - Construction Management
About The Position
The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Construction Management seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice to begin in January 2027. This is a nine-month, 2.5-year term position on a non-tenure track. The successful candidate will teach construction management courses in person on the University’s campus in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Course topics include construction project management, construction estimating, preconstruction management, mechanical/electrical construction, heavy construction operations (civil construction), construction planning and scheduling, and structural building systems for non-engineers. The position is expected to teach four classes and perform university service, with duties divided 80% teaching and 20% service. Service includes department committees and student clubs and organizations. The department serves approximately 200 undergraduate students and is housed in a recently upgraded facility with more than 75,000 square feet. The position offers an opportunity for faculty leadership following recent retirements. The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in a specified or related field and have at least 10 years of United States construction industry experience. The University seeks someone committed to engaged and applied teaching, with effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and willingness to develop industry partnerships. Pre-employment background checks are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of United States construction industry experience.
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to engaged/applied learning and teaching.
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to develop partnerships with local, regional, and national construction-related businesses and organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or terminal degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Designated Design Build Professional (DBIA), Professional Engineering (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or a licensed Architect.
- Experience developing partnerships with local, regional, and national construction-related businesses and organizations.
- Previous teaching experience at the university or community college level.
Responsibilities
- Teach four construction management classes in person at the University’s Cedar Falls campus.
- Teach courses in topics including construction project management, construction estimating, preconstruction management, mechanical/electrical construction, heavy construction operations (civil construction), construction planning and scheduling, and structural building systems for non-engineers.
- Perform university service, including participation in department committees and student clubs and organizations.
- Develop partnerships with local, regional, and national construction-related businesses and organizations.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
