Professor of Practice in Construction Management

The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

5d•$65,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Construction and Design at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position as Professor of Practice in Construction Management, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. This on-site position is based on the Hattiesburg campus and involves primarily face-to-face instruction, potential online teaching assignments, and in-person engagement with students, faculty, and industry partners. The School seeks an accomplished construction professional with substantial industry experience and an interest in preparing the next generation of construction professionals by bringing practical knowledge of construction operations, project management, and industry best practices into the classroom. The primary teaching responsibility is the Construction Management Senior Capstone course, which integrates estimating, scheduling, project management, safety, quality control, and project controls. The School offers three accredited undergraduate programs: Construction Management, Architectural Engineering Technology, and Interior Design. Its ACCE-accredited Construction Management program offers on-campus and fully online degree options and maintains industry relationships that support student learning, professional development, internships, and employment opportunities. The School is located in the Bobby Chain Technology Center and provides modern instructional facilities, hands-on learning opportunities, and connections with construction and design industries. The successful candidate will teach a full load of undergraduate Construction Management courses each semester, develop and deliver industry-based learning experiences, guide and mentor students, coach student teams in construction competitions, and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, accreditation-related continuous improvement, industry engagement, recruitment, outreach, and institutional service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
At least five years of professional experience in the United States construction industry.
Demonstrated professional experience in construction project management, field operations, preconstruction, or other construction-related responsibilities.
Working knowledge of construction estimating, scheduling, project planning, construction safety, cost control, and project execution.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Commitment to collegiality, student learning, and professional mentoring.
Strong understanding of construction processes, practices, and project delivery methods used in the United States construction industry.
Ability to integrate estimating, scheduling, budgeting, safety, quality management, and project controls into comprehensive project-based learning activities, particularly at the senior capstone level.
Ability to incorporate current industry practices, construction technologies, and real-world project experiences into classroom instruction.
Ability to guide and mentor students in technical, managerial, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with industry professionals, organizations, and academic colleagues.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in the United States construction industry.
Significant construction project management experience in roles such as Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Executive, or Preconstruction Manager, or similar positions.
Proficiency with industry-standard construction management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar applications.
Professional certifications or credentials relevant to the construction industry, such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), OSHA certifications, or similar credentials.
Established professional relationships within the construction industry and experience supporting industry partnerships, student internships, or workforce development initiatives.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, innovative teaching, continuous improvement, and service to the program.

Responsibilities

Teach a full load of undergraduate Construction Management courses each semester, including face-to-face and potentially online instruction, with primary responsibility for the Senior Capstone course.
Develop and deliver industry-based learning experiences incorporating estimating, scheduling, project management, safety planning, quality assurance and quality control, project controls, and construction documentation.
Use effective instructional methods and real-world construction project scenarios to meet course learning outcomes and prepare students for professional practice.
Guide and mentor students in developing construction project plans, including estimates, schedules, safety plans, construction methodologies, and project execution strategies.
Coach and mentor Construction Management student teams participating in regional and national construction competitions.
Maintain regular office hours and provide academic guidance and mentoring to students.
Support curriculum development, course improvement, student learning outcome assessment, and continuous improvement activities related to ACCE accreditation, including end-of-semester course assessment data.
Build and maintain relationships with construction industry partners to support student projects, internships, experiential learning, and professional development.
Participate in student recruitment, outreach, student organization activities, and other School initiatives.
Fulfill institutional service duties within the School, College, University, and community.
Perform other duties as assigned.