Assistant Professor of Construction Management - Civil Engineering and Construction Management

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Southern California

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty
  - Engineering 1

• Full Time 1

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

Department:Civil Engineering & Construction Management

Faculty Hire Number: #27-08

Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2027(Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,000 to $110,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

• Ph.D. and B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered but must complete the doctoral degree before August 19, 2026.
• Teaching experience or strong potential to teach in Construction Management or Civil Engineering related courses at the College/University level, in-person, and/or online.
• Published at least two papers in peer-reviewed conferences or journals within the last 5 years.

• Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body.
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
• Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds .
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
• At least 3 years of industry experience in construction management or construction engineering.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in construction management or construction engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the field of construction management or construction engineering in the research statement.
• Participation in grant proposal preparation, either as PI or Co-PI.

Preferred Final date to receive applications is October 2nd, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

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