Assistant/Associate Professor of Construction Management

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Construction Management

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

College of Engineering and Computing - Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University-Texarkana invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management and Program Coordinator in the College of Engineering and Computing. The successful candidate will help develop and deliver the new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program through teaching, scholarship, student mentoring, and service.

Consistent with the University's R2 research aspirations, the successful candidate will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to a student-centered learning environment, are essential.

Working with college leadership and colleagues, the faculty member will develop courses, identify laboratory needs, build industry partnerships, and establish assessment processes that support student success and accreditation readiness. Through experiential learning and research, the faculty member will prepare students to manage construction projects with technical competence, sound business judgment, and professional integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach assigned courses using effective instructional practices, current construction examples, and appropriate digital tools. Develop clear learning outcomes, evaluate student performance, and provide timely feedback.
• Develop and revise course content in assigned areas, which may include estimating and cost control, scheduling, construction materials and methods, project delivery, contract administration, safety, surveying, sustainability, and BIM.
• Create practical learning experiences through laboratories, site visits, case studies, industry-sponsored projects, and capstone activities. Coordinate these experiences with appropriate safety procedures and university requirements.
• Conduct peer-reviewed and applied scholarship appropriate to the discipline and rank. Seek grants, contracts, and industry-supported projects; mentor students in research and professional presentations.
• Assist with curriculum planning, learning assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement. Support preparation for initial ACCE accreditation and subsequent accreditation activities.
• Advise students on academic progress, internships, career opportunities, professional certifications, and graduate study. Support recruitment, student organizations, competitions, and retention efforts.
• Develop and sustain industry partnerships that support curriculum relevance, internships, guest instruction, project opportunities, and employment. Collaborate with engineering, computing, and business faculty.
• Participate in division, college, and university committees; contribute to professional organizations and community engagement.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in construction management, construction science, civil engineering with construction emphasis, architecture, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in construction management courses and laboratories.
• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate to the rank sought.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University-Texarkana standards for appointment at that rank; normally, this includes at least five years of successful service at the Assistant Professor rank or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience.
• Experience with construction management program development.
• Construction software proficiency.
• ACCE accreditation experience.
• Professional credentials (e.g., LEED).
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills

Other Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: 

This position generally does not supervise employees. Program coordination involves academic leadership and collaboration with faculty and college leadership.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing the candidate’s interest in the position and alignment with the mission of the University and College.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement that includes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, courses, and laboratories the candidate is prepared to teach or develop, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Statement of research interests and plans, including opportunities to engage undergraduate students.
• Unofficial graduate transcript.
• Contact information for three professional references with at least one being from a previous/current supervisor.

For applicants with degrees from non-U.S. institutions, transcripts and academic records must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by WES or another NACES-approved agency as part of the application. If documents are not in English, notarized English translations are required. Applicants are responsible for all evaluation and translation/notarization costs.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.