Construction Management Faculty

Southern Utah University•Cedar City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Engineering and Technology in Southern Utah University’s Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics invites applications for a full-time Construction Management faculty position in Cedar City, Utah. The successful candidate will provide effective undergraduate instruction, connect construction industry experience with student learning, and mentor students in and beyond the classroom. The role emphasizes SUU’s teaching mission, applied learning, and preparation for professional practice. Applicants from construction industry and higher education backgrounds are encouraged. Depending on qualifications and University authorization, the appointment may be as a Professional in Residence Lecturer; Assistant or Associate Professor; non-tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor; or tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Appointment category, rank, and tenure status will be determined under applicable SUU policies and approval procedures. The position is contingent on funding. The faculty member will teach assigned undergraduate courses, prepare and assess coursework, provide feedback and mentoring, and contribute to student activities and career preparation. Other duties include building industry relationships, connecting students with internships and employment opportunities, contributing to curriculum and program assessment, promoting safe and ethical practice, and providing service appropriate to the appointment. Tenure-track appointments additionally require scholarly or creative activity consistent with applicable criteria; applied research, construction case studies, and undergraduate research mentoring are valued when they support student learning. The role ordinarily carries 15 instructional credit hours per semester for non-tenure-track faculty and 12 for tenure-track or tenured faculty, subject to approved assignments and adjustments. The appointment requires compliance with University policies and completion of required faculty evaluations. Appointment to the position is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

Requirements

Demonstrated construction knowledge relevant to assigned courses.
Ability or potential to teach undergraduates effectively and commitment to student mentoring and professional conduct.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the appointment category for which they are considered.
Professional in Residence: documented prominence and experience in the construction field to be taught, or specialized certification in the discipline, consistent with SUU Policy.
Non-tenure-track Lecturer, Assistant or Associate Professor: master’s degree in the teaching discipline, consistent with SUU Policy.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor: normally a terminal degree in the teaching discipline, typically a doctorate in Construction Management or a closely related field aligned with the assignment.
Higher-rank appointments require qualifications and a record of teaching, service, and, where applicable, scholarly or creative achievement consistent with SUU Policy.
Applicants should identify their project responsibilities and explain how their construction experience will support instruction.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Construction Management is strongly preferred; closely related degrees may be considered when supported by relevant construction industry experience and academic preparation appropriate to the teaching assignment.
Relevant industry training, supervision, or mentoring demonstrating teaching potential, especially for candidates entering higher education.
For Professional in Residence: a bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management or a closely related field is preferred.
Relevant construction industry experience, particularly responsibility for estimating, scheduling, project management, field operations, contracts, safety, quality, cost control, or project delivery.
Experience in commercial, residential, heavy civil, mixed-use, industrial, or public works construction.
Relevant construction industry experience for non-tenure-track appointments.
Demonstrated teaching or industry training effectiveness.
Sustained involvement in relevant student clubs, competitions, site visits, or career events.
Effective mentoring of students with differing levels of preparation.
Relevant licenses and certifications.
Proficiency in construction estimating, scheduling, project management, plan review, and relevant software.
Prior leadership or competition participation that demonstrates preparation for faculty advising responsibilities.
Undergraduate research mentoring and applied scholarship.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate construction management courses using clear instruction, practical demonstrations, construction documents, case studies, and applied projects.
Prepare course materials, assess student learning, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate academic records.
Fulfill the teaching workload established for the appointment and maintain required office hours.
Provide accessible academic and career mentoring to students.
Advise or co-advise the Construction Management Club as assigned.
Prepare and coach student competition teams; coordinate site visits, guest speakers, and industry events.
Help students develop leadership, teamwork, résumé preparation, interviewing, and professional networking skills.
Participate in student activities outside scheduled class periods, including travel when required for assigned events.
Build and maintain relationships with contractors, owners, designers, public agencies, alumni, and industry advisory partners.
Connect students with internships, professional mentors, and employment opportunities, and incorporate current construction practices into instruction according to SUU policy.
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, learning outcomes, program assessment, applicable accreditation activities, recruitment, and continuous improvement.
Promote safe practices in laboratories and field activities, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct.
Provide department, college, University, and professional service appropriate to the appointment.
Maintain professional currency through relevant industry engagement, continuing education, credentials, and development activities.
Complete required faculty evaluations and comply with University policies.
For tenure-track appointments, conduct scholarly or creative activity consistent with applicable departmental evaluation criteria.