Full Time Lecturer - Construction Management "Professor of Practice"

CSU Careers•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Construction Management (CM) at Sacramento State is seeking a full-time Lecturer, also known as a "Professor of Practice," to join their faculty. This non-tenure-track position is designed to bring experienced construction management professionals into the academic environment to enhance student learning and strengthen industry connections. The CM program focuses on practical, hands-on experience for its over 500 undergraduate students, preparing them for immediate professional practice and leadership roles. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, curriculum development, student mentorship, and program-related activities. While scholarly work is encouraged, it is not a requirement. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for one academic year, renewable based on funding, need, and performance. Initial rank and salary are determined by professional experience, teaching experience, and educational background.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil or mechanical engineering, or a similar profession.
Minimum of seven years of domestic construction experience in commercial building, engineering, or specialty subcontracting segments of the industry.
Professional experience with responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, monitor, and control construction projects or significant portions of large projects.
Professional experience and demonstrated competency in several of the following areas: Estimating; Project management; Planning and scheduling; Construction operations and productivity management; Construction safety; Computer applications in construction; Labor relations or construction law; or Specialty contracting (e.g., MEPF).
Excellent communication skills.
Ability and commitment to effectively teach undergraduate courses in a variety of construction management classes to a diverse student population.
Commitment to enhance interaction with the construction industry in support of the CM Program.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Local/Regional construction industry experience.
Contemporary estimating and project management experiences.
Master’s degree in construction, civil engineering, or similar discipline.
Candidates with other professional degrees (MBA, juris doctorate, etc.) in addition to a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil or mechanical engineering or a similar profession.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of undergraduate construction management courses.
Participate in curriculum and coursework development.
Advise students and assist with orientations.
Contribute to Department, College, and University level committee work.
Engage in student-related activities, such as coaching teams for student competitions, serving as a student club faculty advisor, or supporting the summer bootcamp.
Identify construction field trip locations, obtain necessary permissions, and lead student field trips to these sites.