Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer specializing in Construction Engineering and Management

Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer specializing in Construction Engineering and Management

Job No: 503849
Work Type:
Faculty Full Time

Location:

Dayton, OH
Category:
Faculty
Department:
SoE Exper Learning & Stdnt Success - 220100
Advertised:
September 02, 2026
Applications close:
October 18, 2026

Position Summary:

Calling all Construction Engineering and Management Professionals
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Are you interested in bringing your practical knowledge and experience in Construction Engineering and Management to educating the next generation of professionals? Are you interested in developing unique practices and new experiential learning strategies? Are you looking for a university that educates the whole person and integrates learning and scholarship with leadership and service?
If so, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Dayton, located in Dayton, OH invites you to apply for a faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer specializing in Construction Engineering and Management to begin January 2027.

The University of Dayton Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics is seeking to fill a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer position to support the construction engineering and management area of study within the Department. The successful candidate will serve as the lead faculty member in the area of construction engineering and management and will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses;

lead student studies in the Department’s construction engineering and management-related laboratories; advise academically and professionally both undergraduate and graduate students; work closely with a culturally and socially diverse student population; and engage in service to the University, profession, and community. Opportunities will be available for candidates who are interested in participating in research.

This is a full-time, nine-month, renewable faculty position with full benefits expected start January 1, 2027. Typical faculty contracts are from August 16 to May 15 each year. Starting in your second year, you can elect your 9-months pay to be spread across a 12-month period, if desired. Additionally, Faculty of Practice and Lecturers may choose to participate in the university’s promotion process.

The Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics is a growing, successful department at the University of Dayton, in Dayton, OH. With over 240 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, we seek to train and inspire future professionals and leaders to design, develop, construct, and maintain the physical systems and infrastructure underlying all of human flourishing. We are looking for an engaged, dedicated, and innovative faculty member to join our student-centered department.

Grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, The University of Dayton is a comprehensive university offering 70 majors to undergraduates, and 50 programs (12 doctoral) to graduate students. UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to social justice and experiential learning. UD enrolls approximately 9,700 students, including 6,950 full-time undergraduates. It is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and one of the largest private universities in Ohio.

As a "University for the Common Good", we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, and solving complex problems. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

Located in Dayton,…