Construction Management Lecturer

Universities of Wisconsin•Menomonie, WI

About The Position

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic seeks a dedicated, industry-based educator in construction for a full-time, non-tenure-track academic staff position with a renewable annual contract. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027. The lecturer will join a supportive community that emphasizes experiential, applied learning and active student engagement in classroom, laboratory, and industry settings. The Construction Management program has more than 300 students and receives support from alumni and construction firms regionally and nationally. The primary role is teaching construction management topics, including construction cost estimating; project scheduling and cost control; construction methods and materials; Building Information Modeling; and project management. The position also includes student advising, program service and continuous improvement, professional service and industry engagement, and supporting applied learning and student activities. The lecturer will facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction; assess student performance; develop curriculum and instructional materials; collaborate with department colleagues on teaching strategies; contribute to teaching and learning scholarship and curriculum development; and advise students on academic and career direction. Competitive salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent on background and reference checks and, as applicable, passing an essential job function test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, paired with relevant industry credentials.
Five years of industry experience in a leadership role with supervisory responsibility for managing complex construction projects.
An active network within construction-industry organizations.
Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiarity with construction-management software and digital tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a construction-related field.
Three years of combined teaching and/or industry-training experience.
Experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and contributing to an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

Teach courses required in the Construction Management program, covering assigned topics such as construction cost estimating, project scheduling and cost control, construction methods and materials, Building Information Modeling, and project management.
Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assess student performance.
Develop and design curriculum and instructional materials relevant to courses.
Collaborate with department faculty and staff to develop discipline-relevant teaching strategies.
Attend program meetings and contribute to and track participation in continuous improvement efforts and program learning outcomes.
Maintain and document an active presence in professional service with the construction industry, such as participating in industry associations, providing continuing education, or consulting with companies.
Maintain and document leadership activities with construction program students, such as advising student organizations or competition teams and bringing industry or external partner projects into the classroom.
Enhance applied learning and laboratory experiences to reflect construction manager responsibilities, and incorporate and document current construction industry practices in teaching.
Advise students on academic and career direction.
Contribute to teaching and learning scholarly work, including publications and presentations, and to strategic curriculum and academic content development.
Attach a summary of accomplishments and outcomes through the performance evaluation process.