Full Professor of Practice; Means and Methods Focus

Overview

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Full Professor of Practice rank to begin Fall 2026 in Blacksburg, VA. This nine-month, full-time appointment is dedicated primarily to the teaching and service missions of the School. MLSoC brings together undergraduate engineering and non-engineering programs in Construction Engineering and Management (ABET-accredited) and Building Construction (ACCE-accredited).

The successful candidate will teach 3-4 courses per semester in the School of Construction, develop meaningful relationships with industry, and provide service to the School and the broader AEC industry. This position requires occasional travel to attend outreach events, conferences, and/or other professional meetings. MLSoC is dedicated to serving the community in the spirit of Ut Prosim. We seek candidates who will adopt and practice the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and opportunity, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members.

We actively seek a broad spectrum of candidates to join our faculty in preparing the future leaders of the construction industry.

• A graduate or professional degree in construction or a closely related field
• Documented professional experience in construction or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction means and methods in addition to one or more of the following areas: design-build, fundamentals of construction management, and construction company management.

• Certifications and/or licensure related to the applicant’s professional field (e.g., PMP, CCM, PE, RA).
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education, e.g., through end-of-semester teaching evaluations and/or peer reviews.
• Engagement in academic program leadership and/or leadership of professional organizations.

• Overtime Status:
  Exempt — Not eligible for overtime
• Appointment Type:
  Restricted
• Salary Information: $120,000 - $130,000
• Hours per week: 40+; as needed
• Review Date: 11/08/2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech is committed to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) and engages in hands-on, transdisciplinary scholarship. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, VT offers more than 280 majors to a diverse student body of over 36,000 across eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and Extension offices and research institutes.

VT conducts more than $650 million in research annually. VT endorses professional development opportunities and university shared governance, which provide representation and opportunities for development. VT does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or other protected bases.

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