Assistant Professor of Construction Management Job South Naperville Area area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Job no: 520819 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois

Job Summary

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. Normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester (three 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.
Build relationships with industry and external funding for program initiatives.
Participate in the re‑accreditation process and track student learning outcomes assessments.

University Benefits

Insurance benefits: health, dental, vision, life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff and their eligible dependents
Paid holiday and administrative closures during Thanksgiving and winter breaks
Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Salary

$85,000–$92,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related field. Exceptional ABD candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before August 16, 2026.

One or more years of experience in research and/or industry in one of the following areas: MEP, Safety, Estimating, Scheduling, Surveying, Construction Methods, or other relevant construction management topics.

Evidence of conducting research in an area related to Construction Management.

For teaching positions, state law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 16, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Cover letter clearly describing area of experience and fit for the position (maximum two pages)

Curriculum vitae

Teaching statement (maximum one page)

Research statement (maximum one page)

Names and contact details of at least three references (name, telephone, email, relationship)

Final date to receive applications

Apply by November 3, 2025

Contact Information for Applicants

For questions, visit or contact Dr. Klaus Schmidt, Professor, Department of Technology at kschmid.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30. Any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438‑3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438‑8311.

Application Status

Application Opened: 09/24/2025 08:00 AM CST
Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

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