Assistant Professor in Construction Management

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico (Chico State) is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Construction Management

Position Starts: Fall 2025

College: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Department/School: Construction Management

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,652 - $ 89,772 per year).

Initial Review Date: 01/17/25; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Industry Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or closely related field, with the candidate committing to obtain a graduate degree (master’s) in a construction related field within three years from the date of appointment, and 8 years of experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of an MS in Construction Management prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of an MBA, MS in Engineering degree, or closely related field, prior to the date of appointment, with 6 years of experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of a PhD or doctoral degree in construction, or closely related field, prior to the date of appointment, with 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
• Project management experience in the United States construction industry or equivalent international experience. Experience must include project management techniques to oversee and control a project’s scope, time, cost, safety, or quality.
• Experience with bid-build or design-build construction for commercial building, heavy civil or specialty construction projects.
• Effective communication skills and proficiency in written and oral use of English language.

Responsibilities:

• Undergraduate teaching in discussion, activity and lab courses
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Development of instructionally related curriculum
• Advising and mentoring students
• Coaching and advising student organizations and student competitions
• Work closely with industry partners and related disciplines
• Scholarly research and activities and professional development in areas such as, but not limited to:
  • Design-build and interdisciplinary practices
  • Lean Construction and Pull Planning
  • Virtual Design and Construction, construction technology
  • Construction Means and Methods
  • Estimating, both Commercial and Heavy Civil
  • Project Management
• Service to the department, university, and community. Service includes student advising, serving on academic committees, the Industry Advisory Council, and accreditation and outreach activities.
• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department and students.
• See the Construction Management Dept. Faculty Retention, Tenure, & Promotion Standards and Procedures.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide a cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department:

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