Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin Stout • Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Construction Management position. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will become part of an innovative and supportive community that prioritizes excellence in teaching and active student engagement. As a polytechnic university, we emphasize experiential learning by providing students with authentic as well as hands-on experiences in both classroom, laboratory, and industrial settings. Our program, with over 300 students, receives substantial support from alumni and major construction firms both regionally and nationally. Scholarly and service activities are supported by both internal and external grants and funds are available for professional development and student research and dissemination. The Operations and Management (O&M) Department is housed in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Management. O&M primarily serves undergraduate majors in Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Technology, Construction, and Packaging, as well as graduate majors in Training and Human Resources Development, Engineering, Risk Control and Management, and Operations and Supply Management. The department currently has 40 faculty/staff and offers more than 50 courses and 100 different sections each semester. UW-Stout’s Operations and Management Department is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, MArch, MFA, etc.) in construction management, or related fields, with 3 years of building industry experience by employment start date OR Master's degree in construction management, or related fields, with 5 years of building industry experience by employment start date
• Potential for excellence in teaching with a commitment to student success
• Interest in advancing student learning in the area of construction management and in alignment with UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education

Nice To Haves

• Professional licensing or the ability to become licensed
• 3 years of combined teaching and/or industry training experience

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online, undergraduate courses in construction management program with courses including design concepts, building information management, architectural graphics and architectural technology.
• Engage in the assessment of student learning, research, and service
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment dedicated to inclusive excellence
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning.
• Contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
• UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees