Non-Tenure Track Lecturer - Construction Science and Management

Non-Tenure Track Lecturer – Construction Science and Management

Location:

Knoxville, TN
Open Date:
Aug 22, 2025

The Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Department in the Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is searching for a lecturer position in the Construction Science and Management (CSM) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the CSM program Faculty, program Director, and Professional Advisors to deliver coursework which will complement the comprehensive construction science and management curriculum.

The candidate should be willing to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary teaching, program development, and service activities. This program focuses on the intersection of construction and management, preparing students for careers in the built environment industry.

• Develop and teach courses within the CSM curriculum. Current teaching needs include Fundamentals of Building Systems and Materials, Construction Documents, Construction Information Technology, Construction Surveying, Behavior of Construction Materials, Statics, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Estimating, and Project Planning.
• Preference for candidates with experience or interest in Construction Information Technology (BIM, VDC, digital project management) and/or estimating.
• Maintain a strong commitment to departmental, institutional, and professional citizenship, including advising/mentoring student groups and service on departmental, college, and professional committees.
• Advance and promote the CSM curriculum while enhancing its enrollment.
• Support expansion and evolution of the current curriculum.
• Support professional development and career development for students, including seminars and career fairs to help students secure future careers.
• Support the development of a nationally recognized program through participation in national education organizations, competitions, publications, and integrating innovative methods, software, and equipment into instruction.

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field at the time of hire. Proven track record or demonstrated promise of strong teaching skills in both classroom and laboratory settings. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills is necessary.

Terminal degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field at the time of hire. Evidence of progressively responsible industry experience, effective communication, significant U.S. construction experience, professional registration or contractor’s license and certification, capability of incorporating information technology into the classroom, and experience teaching at the university level.

Please submit via Interfolio:  a) a statement of teaching interests and experience; b) a detailed curriculum vitae/resume; and c) contact information of four professional references. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. John Buchanan, Director of the Construction Science and Management program, via email at jbuchan
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All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN , by email to eoa, or by phone at .