The School of Design + Construction (SDC) at Washington State University is seeking applicants for one full-time, non-tenure track, visiting professor position in Construction Management (CM) with an anticipated start date of August 2021. This is a 9-month appointment (August 15, 2021 – May 15, 2022). It is expected that candidates will be committed to student success through excellent teaching, mentoring, and program support. The CM program’s emphasis is on student success and industry engagement and is accredited by ACCE.
The Construction Management program is situated within the School of Design + Construction (SDC) which integrates programs in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction engineering. The SDC is housed within the Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture, providing access and potential collaborations with faculty and students in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. For more information about the SDC and CM program, visit our homepage: https://sdc.wsu.edu/
Position Details
Course Load
4 to 6 courses (split between fall & spring semesters) depending on qualifications and/or expertise. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses for the CM program in the following areas – Materials & Methods, Construction Graphics, Contract Administration & Documentation, Project Management & Leadership, Planning & Scheduling, and BIM (Virtual Design & Construction).
Other Duties
The successful candidate is expected to participate in service work via committees in the CM program and/or SDC, mentor students, and participate in the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation process. There is an opportunity to renew the visiting professor contract beyond the 9 months depending on availability of funds and work performance.
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Construction Management or related field by the start of appointment and a minimum of six years of experience which can be achieved via a mix of industry experience and teaching at the university level in a construction (or related) program.
Location
Pullman, WA
Compensation
Competitive salary depending on experience.
Application Instructions
Submit the following as a single PDF document:
- One page cover letter indicating the interest in the position and any other pertinent information
- A detailed curriculum vitae (or resume) highlighting educational + professional experience, and
- The name, e-mail, mailing address, and phone number of at least three references.
Save the file name as “Last Name_CM Visiting_FY2022”. Email the single PDF document as an attachment to Jason Peschel, CM Program Head, at jpeschel@wsu.edu.
Review of applications will begin July 1, 2021, and will continue until filled. Contact Jason Peschel regarding the status of the opening or with further questions on the position.
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