Author: Danielle

Multiple T/TT Assistant/Associate Professor Positions of Construction Science at Texas A&M University

The Department of Construction Science (COSC) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications from qualified candidates for up to four full-time, tenured/tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor positions, with a target start date of Fall 2022. Our intent is to hire Assistant Professors but Associate Professors who have a very strong record of scholarship supported by external grants are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidates are expected to develop cutting-edge and nationally recognized research programs specific to their area of specialty, contribute to scholarly work in the construction research domain, promote students’ high-impact lifelong learning experience through the integration of research and education, and engage in professional service.  

Responsibilities for this position include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the department, university, and the field, including outreach to industry.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 The Department of Construction Science (COSC) is one of the largest and highly recognized programs of construction higher education in the world. Currently, the Department has (1) a student population composed of 1,160 students at the Bachelor’s level, 150 students at the Master’s level, and 20 students at the doctoral; (2) 32 faculty and 4 staff members; (3) the support of a Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC), composed of approximately 200 construction and construction-related companies; and (4) eight endowed professorships. COSC’s undergraduate program has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) since 1978, and in 2012, the master’s program in Construction Management was the first graduate program accredited by ACCE. Both programs are STEM coded. Each year, the Department awards more than $400,000 in scholarships through the support of our partners, and conducts the largest department- level career fair at TAMU, with approximately 175 companies participating in a career fair each semester. The Department is housed in Francis Hall, a newly-renovated, state-of-the-art 35,000 SF historic building located in the heart of the campus, being the only stand-alone building for construction education in the State of Texas. More information on COSC is available at: http://cosc.arch.tamu.edu/.

 Qualifications: Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate high potential and/or a proven track record to develop a nationally recognized research program supported by external research grants and contracts. Specific research areas may include but are not limited to: 

  1. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.  in construction or a closely related discipline. Candidates who will obtain their Ph.D. by the time of their appointment are also encouraged to apply.
  2. Construction safety: construction worker safety and health, the socio-economic impact of injuries and Illnesses of construction workers, issues of the minority construction workforce, safety risk analysis, prevention through design, intervention effectiveness, safety training, and education, etc.
  3. Smart construction: artificial intelligence-driven, a construction innovation, construction robotics, human and machine interaction for construction, applications of the internet of things (IoT) for construction, the role of construction in space exploration, etc.
  4. Sustainable construction: stronger, lighter, and more sustainable construction materials, energy and cost-efficient construction methods and technologies, modeling and analysis for energy-efficient facilities, the role of construction for sustainable communities and cities, etc.

Application Instructions: Application materials should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/96196. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 10, 2021, as the application review process is expected to start on the first week of November, but the positions will remain open until filled. These faculty positions are full-time, nine-month appointments, with the opportunity for conducting research, continuing education, or industry internships in the summer months. Salary is highly competitive and depends on the candidate’s credentials. Applications must include the following:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Research and Teaching Statement (maximum 3 pages)
  4. Names and contact information of five professional references

Questions regarding this position should be sent to Dr. David Jeong, djeong@tamu.edu

Construction Engineering Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position at Western Michigan University

AD-Civil Engineering Faculty Position Fall2022

Construction Engineering and Management Faculty Position

TENURE TRACK position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Civil and Construction
Engineering starting Fall, 2022. Applicants must provide proof that they will receive their doctorate
degree at the latest by May 31, 2022. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in the area of construction engineering and management, or related fields, advise
undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research relevant to construction engineering and
management, supervise master’s and Ph.D. students, and serve on university, college, and department
committees. The candidate is expected to develop new courses, as necessary, and the associated
laboratory facilities. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven research and publication
record, and with potential to secure externally funded research grants. Successful candidates will be
expected to actively contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research. An earned bachelor’s
degree in civil or construction engineering and an earned doctorate in civil engineering or a closely
related field are required. Additionally, the successful candidate should be a registered professional
engineer or be able to obtain registration within a reasonable time.

The Department of Civil and Construction Engineering offers Bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering
and construction engineering, and Master’s and Ph.D. programs in civil engineering. The department
currently enrolls about 40 M.S. and Ph.D. students and about 200 undergraduate students. Both
undergraduate programs are accredited by EAC/ABET. More information can be found at:
https://wmich.edu/cce/

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers 14 bachelor’s degree programs, 11 master’s
programs, and 7 doctoral programs. It has seven academic departments, with programs in engineering,
engineering technology, and applied sciences. The college is housed in a relatively new $100 million
facility (Floyd Hall) located on a 270-acre engineering campus. This site includes a new engineering
complex and a Business Technology and Research Park.

Western Michigan University (WMU) is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and is a vibrant,
comprehensive nationally recognized student-centered research institution. The Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching classifies WMU among the nation’s fewer than 200 top research
universities. Kalamazoo is in a metropolitan area in southwestern Michigan, midway between Chicago
and Detroit.

Submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact
information for three references at http://wmich.edu/hr/jobs/. Review of applications will begin on
December 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

https://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, vete

Two Tenure-track Positions at Purdue University SCMT

https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Assistant-Professor-of-CMT-IN-47906/801408600/?locale=en_US

Requisition ID:  16264

Assistant Professor of CMT

Job Summary

The School of Construction Management Technology (SCMT) at Purdue University has two openings for tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty positions beginning in August 2022. A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional potential to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish a substantial externally-funded research program, maintain active scholarship, and promote the Construction Management program through engagement.

SCMT seeks expanded faculty teaching and applied research capabilities in architecture, heavy-civil, industrial, and facilities management. SCMT emphasizes teaching and discovery that reinforce professional architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industrial practice. A large majority of SCMT graduates gain employment in the U.S. construction industry. Many current SCMT faculty members have substantial AEC experience.

Qualifications

  1. An earned Ph.D. in Construction Management or a discipline closely related to the construction industry.
  2. Knowledge and skill to develop curriculum and teach a broad range of construction management topics, which shall be explained by applicant in the statement of teaching interests and philosophy.
  3. Ability to develop applied research projects and obtain external research grant funding, which shall be explained by applicant in the statement of research interests.
  4. Record of scholarly publication.
  5. A strong sense of teamwork and adaptability to mutually support other faculty, especially when team-teaching a course.
  6. Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

School and College

Purdue University is an R1 university with more than 40,000 students. Purdue was recently ranked 9th among public institutions by the Wall Street Journal and 5th among the most innovative universities by the U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is about 65-miles (105-km) northwest of Indianapolis and 103-miles (166-km) southeast of Chicago. The campus and surrounding communities provide a variety of entertainment and dining options.

The School of Construction Management Technology has delivered construction higher education excellence for more than half a century. With more than 20 faculty members, as well as about 500 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, the School has a vibrant teaching and applied research culture. In addition to a degree in Construction Management Technology, which is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, the school offers an innovative degree in Design and Construction Integration, which combines construction expertise with design appreciation, preparing the students for collaborative AEC industry professional experiences. The School offers an MS in Construction Management Technology, and a Ph.D. in Technology is offered by the Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

Diversity and Inclusion

Purdue University’s School of Construction Management Technology is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort—including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates shall address at least one of these three areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement of their application by showing how their experiences, current interests or activities, or future goals will promote a work climate that displays diversity and inclusion. This statement is essential to the application procedure.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are required to submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae listing all professional positions and dates of employment and studies subsequent to earning their baccalaureate degree; (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (4) a statement of research interests; (5) a statement satisfying the Diversity and Inclusion requirement, above; and (6) the names of three professional references who have observed the relevant performance of the applicant, with their contact information (emails, telephone numbers, and relationships to applicant).

Submit application using the link below.

Review of application packets will commence promptly upon reception, intending to interview the top candidates early in the spring 2022 semester. Review will continue until both vacancies are filled.

Questions should be submitted via email to: SCMTfacultysearch@purdue.edu .

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A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering – Multiple Focus Areas

https://apply.interfolio.com/91573

Swarthmore College: Engineering Department

Location

Swarthmore, PA

Open Date

Aug 02, 2021

Description

The Department of Engineering at Swarthmore College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate level beginning in Fall 2022.

We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship incorporates the cross-cutting focus areas of sustainability, social impacts of technology, engineering design, or bioengineering.

Specializations can range across the spectrum of engineering subfields, with particular interest in the areas of Civil and Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. We seek candidates with the ability to teach talented undergraduates from diverse backgrounds in introductory core courses as well as mid- to upper-level elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialization – see https://catalog.swarthmore.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=262 for current offerings.

Swarthmore’s Department of Engineering provides an ABET-accredited general Engineering major, with faculty distributed across the subfields listed above plus Computer Engineering, as well as a growing focus on Biomedical Engineering. All courses that count for our major have an attached laboratory component, and we place a strong emphasis on undergraduate research conducted with faculty. The department is housed in a brand-new building with dedicated laboratory space for new faculty.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see  http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Qualifications

For the Assistant Professor rank, the successful candidate will have completed their PhD by January 2023. For the Associate Professor rank, the candidate must be a tenured Associate Professor at their current institution. Previous teaching experience is highly valued. The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Candidates must submit a cover letter that addresses their interest in teaching at a liberal arts college and their preparation to teach and mentor undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. Cover letters should also highlight any aspects of candidates’ research or teaching that address the cross-cutting focus areas of sustainability, social impacts of technology, engineering design, or bioengineering.

Additional application materials include a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references.

We understand the pandemic has affected the way scholars contribute and publish, so applicants should feel free to discuss work in progress as well as research disseminated in both non-traditional venues and peer-reviewed publications.

Apply via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/91573

We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2021 and continue until available positions are filled. Feel free to address any questions to Matt Zucker, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair (mzucker1@swarthmore.edu).