Assistant Professor in Construction Management

Assistant Professor in Construction Management

• Job no: 552864
• Work type:
  Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
• Location:
  
  San Luis Obispo
• Categories:
  Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Architecture, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Candidates should have a strong interest in and are expected to:

• Teach and develop courses in the construction management program;
• Advise students to help them attain academic and professional success;
• Work with and mentor student organizations and competition teams;
• Collaborate with related disciplines, industry partners, and communities;
• Pursue professional development that includes scholarly activities

Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring range: $99,996 to $110,004.

• A master's degree in construction or a construction-related field from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in the United States construction industry or comparable international experience. Individuals with an earned doctorate in construction or a construction-related field shall receive credit for the equivalent of two years of professional construction experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, conduct themselves professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the department, college, and university levels.
• Specialization in a scholarly area that addresses topics applicable to the construction industry and demonstrated ability and commitment to pursue scholarly activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.

• A PhD or doctoral degree in construction or a construction-related field.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly activities that contribute to the field of construction management.
• Professional certifications or licenses related to the construction industry.
• 3 years of relevant professional experience in project management or a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• A teaching specialization in one of the following areas, but not limited to: industrial construction, defense/marine facilities, renewable energy systems, MEP building systems, and data centers.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Note:

Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note:

Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. At Cal Poly, tenure-line faculty are expected to establish an on-campus presence.

Subject to further planning and approval, Cal Poly anticipates a possible transition to semester-based year-round operations (YRO). Under YRO, full-time academic year faculty may be assigned to teach in two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring, Spring/Summer, or Summer/Fall) out of the three semesters offered annually. The two-semester sequence will constitute the regular academic year appointment. Faculty may also be eligible to teach in the third semester for additional compensation, subject to departmental needs and University policy.

The Construction Management Department is one of five departments in Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and…