Lecturer of Construction Engineering Technology

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

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About The Position

The
Construction Engineering Technology [https://mcec.umaine.edu/cet/] program
combines construction, engineering and management in a practice-oriented
education that leads students to rewarding careers in building construction and
infrastructure nationwide.

The successful applicant will develop and teach courses at all levels of the
curriculum and will be open to using teaching styles that reach students who
otherwise might not choose engineering. Engineering technology faculty members
clearly communicate with students the connections between principles and
professional practice. The selected faculty member is expected to engage in
scholarship, professional service and/or consulting; service to the discipline
and the community, as well as professional society activities; ETAC/ABET
accreditation efforts; recruitment; student advising; and University committees.
The department encourages faculty members to pursue professional development
opportunities.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and
graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional
campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space
grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine
System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university
and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing
excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.
More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu [http://umaine.edu/].

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including,
but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive
insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short
and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a
primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous
cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality
medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater
Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism
[https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/] to learn
more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a closely related discipline by date of hire.
• Post-graduation employment for at least three years as a full-time, permanent hire construction or engineering professional with experience in several of the following areas: construction safety, surveying, computerized graphics (CAD, BIM), cost estimating, scheduling, and/or construction management in building, heavy civil, road or industrial construction.
• A construction or engineering B.S. or higher degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution, or at least three years of full-time permanent hire construction experience in the U.S. or Canada.
• Excellent communication skills
• Have performed effectively in collaborative team environments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior successful teaching experience in engineering or construction practices.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• develop and teach courses at all levels of the curriculum
• engage in scholarship, professional service and/or consulting
• service to the discipline and the community, as well as professional society activities
• ETAC/ABET accreditation efforts
• recruitment
• student advising
• University committees

Benefits

• tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees