Associate Professor of Construction Management

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
Full Time

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The place of employment is at Indiana State University, 200 North 7th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47809.

The university will provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit an application and all required materials by April 16, 2025.

Required materials for submission:

Cover letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three professional references. Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted as part of the online application process.
Unofficial transcripts for Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral academic work-official to be provided prior to hire.
Teaching Philosophy
Research Statement

Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification request for a recommendation letter immediately upon submission of the application.

Position Details

About the Institution

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

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Comments to Applicants

The place of employment is at Indiana State University, 200 North 7th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47809.

The university will provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit an application and all required materials by April 16, 2025.

Required materials for submission:

Cover letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three professional references. Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted as part of the online application process.
Unofficial transcripts for Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral academic work-official to be provided prior to hire.
Teaching Philosophy
Research Statement

Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification request for a recommendation letter immediately upon submission of the application.

Job Title Associate Professor of Construction Management Department Built Environment Work Schedule

Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm

Some evening and weekend hours when needed

Notice of Vacancy Number F25-00013 Desired Start Date 08/01/2025 Open Date 03/14/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade 130 - Associate Professor Salary Range Benefits Associated with this Position

Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.

Optional Benefits

Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function

Actively contribute to continuing program development, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with students to promote curriculum in areas of construction management. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective leadership skills as program coordinator, potential for impactful scholarship, teach related topics in an outcomes-based learning environment in which innovative pedagogy, creative assignments, and excellence in student work are paramount. Continuous improvement of course materials in on-campus sections must be replicated through Indiana State University's highly regarded online program.

Specific Responsibilities

Taking on Program Coordinator responsibilities such as, but not limited to:

Overseeing curriculum matters (addition, revision, suspension of program courses)
Managing program revisions
Assisting with development of articulation agreement as appropriate
Assisting with review and updating information on Catalog and website
Assisting with review and updating marketing and recruiting materials
Maintaining recommended study plans
Leading and managing annual assessment and accreditation activities
Assisting with recruitment and admissions/retention activities
Serve as liaison to the program's Industry Advisory Board

Regular Faculty Responsibilities such as:

Teaching undergraduate level courses
University and external services
Research/scholarship
Recruiting students
Engaging students in scholarship
Advising students
Engaging with industry partners
Developing curriculum
Tracking outcomes assessments
Participating in the re-accreditation process

The successful candidate will be expected to teach some of the following courses:

CNST 100 - Introduction to Construction 3 Credits

CNST 106 - Building Information Modeling 3 Credits

CNST 111 - Construction Materials, Methods, and Equipment 3 Credits

CNST 118 - Soils Laboratory 1 Credits

CNST 201 - Construction Contract Documents and Project Delivery 3 Credits

CNST 213 - Environmental Control Systems 3 Credits

CNST 214 - Plan Interpretation and Quantity Take-Off 3 Credits

CNST 304 - Construction Scheduling 3 Credits

CNST 306 - Sustainable Design and Construction 3 Credits

CNST 314 - Estimating and Bid Preparation 3 Credits

CNST 318 - Statics and Strength of Materials 3 Credits

CNST 330 - Construction Accounting, Finance, and Safety 3 Credits

CNST 351 - Professional Internship 3 Credits

CNST 401 - Ethics and Construction 3 Credits

CNST 418 - Design of Temporary Support Systems 3 Credits

CNST 420 - Construction Surveying 3 Credits

CNST 450 - Construction Project Management 3 Credits

CNST 480 - Construction Capstone 3 Credits

Required Relevant Education & Experience

Terminal degree in construction, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field (Civil Engineering, Structure Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Architectural Engineering). A foreign educational equivalent is acceptable.

Candidates also should demonstrate evidence of effective leadership as program coordinator, potential for establishing a publication record, grant procurement, and communication skills in written and spoken English.

Required Field(s) of Study

Construction, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field (Civil Engineering, Structure Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Architectural Engineering).

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Supervisory Responsibilities Has authority or responsibility for the supervision of student workers or graduate assistants only. Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

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