AST PROF

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AST PROF

Job Description:

We seek applications from intellectually rigorous and passionate scholars whose research focus is on the human-centered aspects of construction, engineering, and management, including but not limited to: education, workforce development and training, organizational behavior, and the integration of human factors with construction technologies. We expect that candidates will engage in both fundamental and applied research to advance the practice of construction management.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellence at teaching courses within core competency areas, including estimating, project planning, productivity improvement, and contracts, as well as have the ability and vision to develop and deliver graduate courses in their area of expertise. It is preferred that candidates demonstrate professional experience in construction or a construction-related profession, and a working knowledge of the United States construction industry.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to attract nationally competitive research grants, engage in multi-disciplinary research, and be motivated to collaborate with other faculty across the College of Design, Construction and Planning and within other colleges at the University of Florida. The successful faculty candidate will be expected to develop funded research programs, publish in peer-reviewed journals, supervise graduate student research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and provide service to the University, the community, and the profession.

The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management

Established in 1935, Rinker School is the oldest continuing building construction program in the country. The Rinker School has nearly 8,000 graduates, over 320 upper-division undergraduate students, around 75 Master's students, and nearly 50 Ph.D. students. The Rinker School has 29 full-time faculty members and 11 support staff. Our vibrant faculty are nationally and internationally recognized, consistently attracting a significant amount of research funding every year.

The University of Florida

The University of Florida (UF), founded in 1853, is one of the state's oldest academic institutions. It is a top-tier public comprehensive learning institution built on a land-grant foundation, currently ranked 7th among all U.S. public universities by U.S. News and World Report, 5th by Forbes, and among the top institutions in the country for return on investment. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation, and the world.

Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural, and societal benefit.

The College of Design, Construction and Planning

Established in 1925, DCP is a preeminent College of Design, Construction, and Planning. DCP's vision is to be recognized globally as a preeminent College for teaching, research, creative scholarship, and outreach in the built and natural environments. The mission of the College is to improve the quality of the built and natural environments through offering exceptional educational and professional programs and research/scholarship initiatives that address the planning, design, construction, and preservation of the built and natural environments.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

An earned doctorate in construction management, building construction, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or closely related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Project management and/or field supervisory experience in the construction industry in the United States.

University-level teaching experience in the core project management competency areas.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, the required documents should be submitted by November 1, 2025, when the Search Committee begins reviewing applications and will continue until the positions are filled. A completed application should include:

* A one-page cover letter.

* A curriculum…