Construction Management Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Summary

California Baptist University, an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, invites applications for the Construction Management Program faculty position (tenure‑track faculty) to begin Fall 2026 in the Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering’s Civil Engineering and Construction Management (CECM) department.

The compensation for this appointment will range from $95,000 – $115,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with at least one year of industry experience at a managerial level in the domestic construction field, or a Master’s degree with at least five years of managerial‑level industry experience in the domestic construction field. Candidates must embrace the mission of the University through evidence of a clear understanding and commitment to teach through the integration of Christian faith and learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching several undergraduate construction courses including, but not limited to:

• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Construction materials and methods
• Construction site management
• Construction project delivery methods
• Construction safety
• Construction law
• Sustainable construction

In addition to teaching, the individual selected will be expected to support the broad teaching mission of the department, participate in curriculum development and learning outcome assessment, coach student competition team(s), and provide service to the department, university, and profession. The selected candidate must also demonstrate effective communication skills, proficiency in computer software applications, and hold professional certifications such as LEED AP and OSHA (preferred).

The CECM department offers undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited) and Construction Management (ACCE accredited).

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.