Assistant or Associate Professor of Construction Technology & Management Tenure-Track

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Construction Technology & Management (9-Month, Tenure-Track)
The College of Engineering & Technology at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a 9-month, full-time, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position within the Department of Construction Technology & Management. Primary responsibilities include teaching and advising students in a four-year BS Construction Management program (accredited by the American Council for Construction Education - ACCE) and its two-year AAS program - Building Construction Technology & Management.

Teaching assignments will be from a wide range of construction technology and construction management topics.

* Candidates are expected to foster a meaningful learning experience for our students, faculty are expected to be student-oriented, advise, and integrate current technology into the learning environment.

* Additionally, faculty will participate in collaborative efforts to foster curricular efforts, participate in assessment of student learning, and further develop programmatic enhancement.

* Specifically, we expect the candidate to be willing to engage students outside the classroom, support and expand our existing academic initiatives, and be willing to mentor students beyond a traditional academic advising role.

* In support of teaching, candidates will engage in scholarly/professional activities and participate in department, college, and university committees.

* Off-campus and online teaching may be required.

* Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site.

* Tenure awarded at a previous institution is required to be hired at the rank of Associate Professor.

The anticipated start date of this position is August 2026 at the earliest and January 2027 at the latest. Position Type:
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Required

Education:

1. Master's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field AND five years full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial). OR

2. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field AND an MBA plus eight years full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial) with increasing levels of responsibility OR

3. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Architectural Engineering or appropriate related field and eight years full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial) with increasing levels of responsibility. A Master's degree in field or an approved related field will be required prior to tenure.

If a candidate has a PhD in Construction Engineering or Construction Management, the Bachelor's or Master's degree must be in Construction Engineering or Construction Management and five years full-time construction experience (commercial or industrial) is required. Required

Work Experience:

Required work experience is based on the degree attained. See Required Education field.

Minimum five years of higher education teaching experience, including an award of tenure for the rank of Associate Professor.

Higher-level degree (PhD) in Construction Management or a closely related degree requires five years of full-time US construction experience (commercial or industrial). Required Licenses and

Certifications:

Physical Demands:

* Office Environment

* Moving

* Sitting

* Repetitive movement

* Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated industry experience applying BIM, VDC, artificial intelligence, and related construction technologies in professional practice. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year. Full-time status is defined by the faculty contract with the university and currently is defined as 24 credit hours or 36 contact hours per academic year but may be limited by contact hours or student credit…