Assistant Professor, Construction Management

Eastern Kentucky University•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Kentucky University’s Construction Management Program in the School of Safety, Security, & Emergency Management seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2027–2028. The position begins in August 2027 and serves the construction management program at the Richmond Campus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate construction management courses, which may include Estimating, Scheduling, Horizontal Construction, and MEP Systems, and will develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda. The role also includes academic advising, service to the department, university, and community, and participation in the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation process. Membership and participation in professional organizations is recommended. Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered if they provide evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense no later than May before a Fall appointment. Candidates with a relevant Master of Science degree, PE licensure, and construction-field experience may also be considered. The position requires at least three years of progressive professional construction experience. Preference will be given to candidates with construction or research experience related to BIM or AI in the construction industry. The University prioritizes responsible use of artificial intelligence and building students’ capacity in this area. The successful candidate will demonstrate discipline-relevant knowledge of AI or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire that expertise. Employment offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least three years of progressive professional experience in the construction field.
Previous higher education teaching experience.
An earned Ph.D. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment; ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a doctoral defense scheduled no later than May before a Fall appointment.
Alternatively, candidates with a Master of Science degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or Construction Engineering, PE licensure, and at least five years of construction management field experience will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline, or willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Nice To Haves

Construction and/or research experience related to BIM or AI use in the construction industry.
Membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate construction management courses as assigned, potentially including Estimating, Scheduling, Horizontal Construction, and MEP Systems.
Maintain a faculty workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college and institution, including teaching at the times and locations needed by students.
Use effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques and modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures.
Teach, develop, and implement courses related to construction management.
Develop and maintain an active research agenda.
Keep current with advances in the construction industry and teaching pedagogy through scholarly works, conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities.
Advise students in fulfilling program requirements.
Complete departmental, college, and university committee assignments.
Mentor student organizations, clubs, and competition teams.
Participate in the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation process.
Participate in service to the department, university, and community.