Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Roger Williams University

in Bristol, RI

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Type: Full-Time

Posted: 07/22/2025

Category: Construction and Building Trades

Company Description:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

Job Description:

The School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management at Roger Williams University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Construction Management. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching/research in areas including but not limited to sustainability, coastal construction/resilience, materials and methods, estimating, scheduling, and project control. The successful candidate also will have a strong interest in and be expected to participate fully in the assessment of student learning outcomes and accreditation activities; advise students to help them attain academic and professional success; work with student organizations and/or mentor student competition teams; collaborate/interact with related disciplines, industry partners, and communities; pursue professional development to include scholarly activity; and participate in service activities in support of the University, School, and Program. This position will have a start date in January 2026. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering or closely related field, preferably from an accredited institution, is required. Prior teaching and industry experience in the USA also is preferred.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: ... /Email Address: ...

Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall between the minimum and midpoint salary ranges

Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. Applications should also include a teaching statement and a research statement.

Roger Williams University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.

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