Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Overview

Title: Assistant Professor of Construction Management
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Department: Technology
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

The Department of Technology at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Construction Management at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2026.

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Construction Management program. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester (3 courses).
• Develop a focused agenda of scholarship and grantsmanship appropriate to the discipline and disseminate through peer reviewed venues.
• Work closely with faculty and students to develop research skills.
• Work closely with faculty and staff to develop relationships with industry and external funding for program initiatives.
• Participate in the re-accreditation process and tracking student learning outcomes assessments.

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

The Construction Management (CM) Program serves around 270 undergraduate students by providing hands-on experience in labs and class projects and is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The CM program has strong support from the construction industry through the CM industry partnership and student chapters of professional organizations such as AGC, ASC, MCA, NECA, ACI, and NAHB. The support from the construction industry includes opportunities for faculty’s research and professional development as well as students’ activities such as student competitions, field trips, and job placement.

The Department of Technology (TEC) has built a strong reputation for scholarly work in the field of innovative construction materials, sustainable construction, VR in industrial automation, sustainable & renewable energy, technology & engineering education, quality management & analytics, and project management. Annually serving over 600 students, the faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing individuals for leadership positions as management-oriented technology professionals in six undergraduate programs and three areas of graduate study.

Undergraduate majors include Computer Systems Technology, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Graphic Communications Technology, Sustainable & Renewable Energy, and Technology & Engineering Education. The Department has a graduate student enrollment of approximately 60 students and offers programs in Project Management, Quality Management and Analytics, and STEM Education and Leadership. The Department consists of 26 FTE faculty members, including tenured, tenure-track, full-time, and part-time instructors.

Support staff includes a part-time mechanic, college-level IT support, and centralized advising at the department level. For more information about our program visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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