Assistant Professor Construction Management

Job no: 562960
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Engineering

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Construction Management

Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,600 - $96,500 per year).

11/20/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

• Education and Industry
  
  Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or closely related field, with the candidate committing to obtain a graduate degree (master’s) in a construction related field within three years from the date of appointment, and 8 years of experience managing construction.
  • Or, possession of an MS in Construction Management or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of an MBA, MS Engineering degree, or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 6 years of experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of a PhD or doctoral degree in construction or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
• Experience with design-bid-build or design-build construction for commercial building, heavy civil, or specialty construction projects.

• Undergraduate teaching in discussion, activity, and lab courses
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
• Development of instructionally related curriculum
• Effective communication skills and proficiency in written and oral use of English language
• Advising and mentoring students
• Coaching and advising student organizations and student competitions
• Working closely with industry partners and related disciplines
• Scholarly research and activities and professional development in areas such as, but not limited to:
  • Design-build and interdisciplinary practices
  • Lean Construction and Pull Planning
  • Virtual Design and Construction
  • Construction Technology
  • Construction Means and Methods
  • Estimating and Scheduling, both Commercial and Heavy Civil
  • Project Management
• Service to the department, university, and community. Service includes student advising, serving on academic committees, the Industry Advisory Council, and accreditation and outreach activities.
• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address, teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later…