Professor, Director of Construction

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction in the College of Engineering, Design and Computing at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for the position of Director of Construction. We seek an accomplished leader in construction education, research, and/or professional practice to lead CU Denver’s growing Construction Management and Construction Engineering Management programs. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the programs, support and mentor faculty and students, strengthen industry partnerships, and guide continued growth in education, research, and external engagement. We welcome candidates whose careers bridge academia and professional practice, including candidates with substantial leadership experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Candidates do not need to currently hold a tenured faculty appointment to be considered. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction and a separate four-year appointment as Director of Construction. Depending on the candidate’s background and qualifications, the faculty appointment may be as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor or on the Teaching Professor track. Teaching duties will be in construction engineering management, with upcoming needs in Construction Management Fundamentals, Field Engineering and Management, Materials and Methods, Advanced Construction Technology, Construction Safety, and Construction Engineering. Faculty track and rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and career path.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership experience in academia, the construction industry, or a closely related setting.
For appointment on the tenure line: PhD in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
A proven record of teaching, research, and service accomplishments commensurate with unit-level and college requirements for appointment with tenure at the Associate Professor or Professor level in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction.
For appointment on the Teaching Professor track: Terminal degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications and professional experience consistent with the applicable Teaching Professor-track appointment.
A proven record of teaching and/or professional accomplishments commensurate with unit-level and college requirements for appointment at the applicable rank on the Teaching Professor track in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to lead collaboratively and support the professional growth of faculty and staff.
Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and student success across a range of backgrounds, educational pathways, and career goals.
Ability to guide curriculum and program development in response to changes in construction education and professional practice.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in or substantial engagement with the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Experience developing industry partnerships, working with advisory boards, and/or supporting fundraising or external engagement.
Experience teaching, training, advising, or mentoring students or professionals in construction-related fields.
Experience with accreditation, program assessment, or continuous improvement; ABET experience is preferred.
Interest in or experience with emerging construction technologies, including applications of AI in education, research, or professional practice.
Professional Engineer licensure or other relevant professional license or certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the Construction Programs
Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty and staff
Oversee program ABET accreditation; manage operations and budget in partnership with department leadership; lead issue resolution
Grow Enrollment and Program Reach
Lead strategy to grow and retain undergraduate and graduate enrollment
Increase the program’s visibility and reputation regionally and nationally
Advance Academic Quality and Student Experience
Champion impactful curricular and extracurricular learning opportunities
Integrate emerging construction technologies into teaching and learning
Strengthen Industry Engagement and Fundraising
Continue to build and activate a strong Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to support program relevance, student opportunities, and resource development
Diversify program revenue streams
Strengthen Research and External Funding
Support growth in research activity and external funding across the program
Support and mentor faculty in developing research and scholarly activities