Assistant Professor - Construction Engineering/Management

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Construction Engineering/Management

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Engineering & Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu

SUMMARY:

The Department of Engineering & Technology at East Texas A&M University is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering faculty position.  Faculty at East Texas A&M University are expected to engage in scholarly activities, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community.  Faculty are also required to advise students and to interact with local business/industry related to their discipline. Teaching assignments will be from a wide range of construction engineering, construction management, and technology management topics with more focus on construction management courses. Faculty are expected to have current professional knowledge of the construction engineering and related fields.. This position has a desired start date of Fall 2025.       

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Teach undergraduate courses including but not limited to Construction Planning and Scheduling; Construction Accounting and Financial Management; Sustainability; Computer Aided Design; Engineering Management, and technology management courses.

•Disseminate knowledge through presentations and publications

•Actively seek and attract extramural funding and industry funded partnerships

•Establish a network within the regional industries

•Advise and mentor undergraduate students

•Actively engage and work cooperatively with faculty within the Department of Engineering & Technology

•Serve on selected departmental, college, and university committees

•Participate in all aspects of the department’s activities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: A Ph.D. degree from an  ABET accredited U.S. institution of higher learning with a major field of study in construction engineering, civil engineering,  construction management, or a closely related discipline with an emphasis on construction management.  Fluent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Commitment to high quality teaching. Dedication to high standards and student success.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Physical Requirements: N/A

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• A current Professional Engineer’s license from Texas (or one that will transfer to Texas) or the ability to obtain PE License within first year of employment
• Prior relevant industry experience
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education
• Experience with online course development and instruction
• Experience with and/or knowledge of ABET accreditation
• Fluent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.