Assistant Professor of Practice - Construction Management

Assistant Professor of Practice
- Construction Management### Assistant Professor of Practice
- Construction Management Apply:
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** Full Consideration Date:
** 12/11/2026
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* Job Description:

** The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Construction Management seeks applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice position, starting in January 2027. This is a full-time, nine-month, 2.5-year term position (non-tenure track). The successful candidate will have an interest and expertise in teaching various construction management courses. Course topics include: construction project management, construction estimating, preconstruction management, mechanical/electrical construction, heavy construction operations (civil construction), construction planning & scheduling, and structural building systems for non-engineers.

Courses will be taught in person at the University’s campus in Cedar Falls, IA. This successful candidate shall be expected to teach four classes and perform university service. The breakdown of these duties shall be 80% teaching and 20% service. Service shall include department committees, student clubs and organizations, etc.  The Department of Construction Management consists of 2 full-time and 4 adjunct faculty members serving 200 undergraduate students.

The department serves the construction industry with the only construction management program in the state. The department is housed in a recently upgraded, state-of-the-art facility with over 75,000 SF of space. The department has strong ties to community college construction programs and a long history of engagement with the construction industry, with a very active and financially generous advisory board.

This position affords the successful candidate a unique opportunity for faculty leadership due to recent retirements.  
** Education Requirements**:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.

** Required Qualifications**:

Enthusiasm for and commitment to engaged/applied learning and teaching; at least 10 years of United States construction industry experience; effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; and willingness to develop partnerships with local, regional and national construction-related businesses and organizations required.  
** Preferred Qualifications**:

Master's or terminal degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; professional certification, such as the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Designated Design Build Professional, (DBIA), Professional Engineering (PE), Project Management (PMP), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or licensed Architect; experience developing partnerships with local, regional and national construction-related businesses and organizations; and previous teaching experience at the university or community college level preferred.

** Position Details:
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Faculty Type of Position:
Term Service

Schedule:

Academic Year For more information, please contact Randy Sharp, Search Committee Chair, rp. Pre-employment background checks required.
** Applications Instructions:
** All application materials received by December 11, 2026, will be given full consideration.

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