Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice, Construction Engineering and Management

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The School of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM). The successful applicant will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Practice level, depending on qualifications, terminal degree, and relevant professional experience. The intended start date is July 1, 2027.

The position includes teaching, curriculum development, student mentoring, industry engagement, and service. The successful candidate will bring current industry expertise and support student-facing professional engagement, including clubs, competitions, travel, professional development, networking, and other experiential learning opportunities.

In keeping with the University’s land-grant mission, faculty duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, leading development of an ABET-accredited CEM degree program, and university and professional service. This is a 9-month “B” contract appointment; compensation is competitive and commensurate with rank, education, and experience, consistent with the appropriate faculty compensation grade within the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Requirements

• M.S. degree in construction engineering and management, construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in construction management or engineering.
• Demonstrated establishment of network connections within the construction industry and a track record of collaboration with companies, organizations, and professionals.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and promoting diversity in higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Professional engineer licensure or demonstrated intent to become registered.
• Demonstrated experience teaching relevant undergraduate construction engineering and management courses, including laboratories.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop curriculum and lead development of an ABET-accredited CEM degree program.
• Mentor students and supervise graduate students.
• Engage with the construction industry and maintain professional connections.
• Support student-facing professional engagement, including clubs, competitions, travel, professional development, networking, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Provide university and professional service.

Benefits

• Health insurance options, including dental and vision insurance.
• Generous sick leave.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Fitness center memberships, including spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling and advising services.
• Reduced-rate tuition grants-in-aid for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Dual career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior