Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice - Construction Management

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Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Construction Management seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Construction Management, starting in August 2025. This is a full-time, two-year term position with possibility of renewal (non-tenure track). The successful candidate will have an interest and expertise in teaching various construction management courses. Course topics include surveying, construction soils and materials with DOT applications, CAD for construction management, engineering mechanics/statics. This position will be expected to teach four classes and perform university service. Teaching will be on campus and in person. The breakdown of these duties shall be 80% teaching and 20% service. Service shall include department committees, students clubs and organizations, etc.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.

Required Qualifications:

At least ten years of United States construction industry experience; enthusiasm for and commitment to engaged/applied learning and teaching; effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; and willingness to develop partnerships with local, regional and national construction-related businesses and organizations required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's or terminal degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; professional certification, such as the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Designated Design Build Professional, (DBIA), Professional Engineering (PE), Project Management (PMP), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or licensed Architect; knowledge of Iowa DOT certifications and their applications in construction, including Aggregate Technician, PC Concrete (Level 1 and 2) Technician, HMA Level 1 Technician, Soils Technician, and Erosion Control Technicians; ability to train and certify for Iowa DOT aggregate technician and PC concrete technician (level 1 and 2); experience developing partnerships with local, regional and national construction-related businesses and organizations; and previous teaching experience at the university or community college level preferred.

For more information, please contact Randy Sharp, Search Committee Chair, at ... or email at randy.sharp@uni.edu . Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by 8/5/2025 will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter

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