Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Job Overview

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking qualified individuals to fill a full‑time, tenure‑track, faculty position starting the fall semester of 2026. UAA’s Construction Management program is part of the Building Technologies Division housed within the University’s Community & Technical College and is fully accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The program enjoys strong community and professional support.

To thrive in this role, the candidate should have experience in online course development and teaching; demonstrated experience with community business outreach; and the ability to teach courses in construction supervision, project management/scheduling, building codes, site surveying, architecture, civil engineering concepts, commercial construction techniques, and knowledge of steel and concrete structures. The candidate must be able to integrate appropriate computer technology, including building information modeling (BIM) and construction scheduling/job control software, into the curriculum, as well as sustainable building principles and circumpolar construction conditions.

Commitment to teaching excellence, evidence of scholarly or creative activity, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body and faculty are essential.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, a 5‑year professional degree in Architecture, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline.

OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Civil Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the construction industry, of which at least four (4) years must be in a responsible charge position such as construction or project manager.

This full‑time, tenure‑track position is located at the University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska. It offers a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. The search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Statement of research philosophy
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Al Grant, Associate Dean, at argrant
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* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

* This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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