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Assistant Professor in Construction Management

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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

The Construction Management (CM) Department in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to start in the 2025-26 academic year. The CM Department is a tight-knit group of faculty and staff working to provide students with the best possible education and the help they need to succeed academically and prepare for the challenges they can expect in the professional world. We are seeking candidates who share our commitment to diversity and teaching excellence and who are grounded in professional experience. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to fostering an inclusive environment and conducting teaching and scholarly activities that cultivate diverse communities who shape the built environment.

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

1. Teach courses in the construction management program;
2. Advise students to help them attain academic and professional success;
3. Work with and mentor student organizations and competition teams;
4. Collaborate with related disciplines, industry partners, and communities;
5. Pursue professional development that includes scholarly activity.

Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring range: $100,000 to $110,000.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A master's degree in construction or a construction-related field from an accredited institution.
• 5 years 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 written and oral use of the English language.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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: building systems, commercial construction, and industrialized construction.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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.

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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Construction Management Department is one of five departments in Cal Polys College of Architecture and Environmental Design. It offers an ACCE-accredited, 4-year bachelor of science in construction management degree program, a minor in construction management, and sponsors interdisciplinary minors in heavy civil construction and real property development. The Department maintains close ties with industry and takes pride in its career-oriented programs focused on practical application.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach 1) a cover letter, 2) resume/curriculum vitae, 3) diversity statement, 4) unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment), 5) statement of teaching philosophy, and 6) statement of research objectives and professional goals. Please be prepared to provide three (3) professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.

Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2024, with priority given to those submitted by this date. The position will remain open until filled.