Career Track Assistant Professor Construction Management

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

February 1, 2027

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career, 396-NN_FACULTY - New Teaching Track - Pre-Academic Year

Business Title:

Career Track Assistant Professor Construction Management

Employee Type:

Faculty9 Month

The Opportunity:

The School of Design and Construction (SDC) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time faculty member as a continuous-career track (non-tenure track) Assistant Professor. We seek candidates who are student-centered, collaborative, possess relevant industry experience, and are technologically and professionally competent.

The Construction Management (CM) program exists within the SDC, which is comprised of academic degree programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture. The SDC is housed within the Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture (VCEA), providing access and potential collaborations with faculty and students in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and more. For more information about the SDC and CM program, visit our homepage: https://sdc.wsu.edu/.

The curriculum is a four-year professional program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. Upon completion of prerequisite courses, pre-professional students must apply after their first year to be admitted into the program and complete the final three years. The CM program has a robust in-house student internship and full-time recruiting program, active industry partners, and an engaged advisory board. Additionally, many non-CM students enroll in our CM Minor program from many disciplines including Business, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, and Civil Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses central to the core CM curriculum in the CM (B.S.) program and allied disciplines within the SDC. Courses include, but are not limited to, surveying, materials and methods, project management/delivery, construction cost accounting, construction law, estimating, and scheduling.

Additionally, faculty are expected to participate in program and SDC committees, mentor students, and serve as a faculty advisor for student groups and/or coach competition teams. The ability to conduct research and scholarly activities in a defined area of interest is beneficial but not required. This is a 100% FTE position with a 60% Teaching, 20% Teaching Scholarship/Research, and 20% Service workload distribution. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses central to the construction management core curriculum. Those with multidisciplinary teaching interests are encouraged to apply.

Academic Year (9-month) Salary:  $95,000 - $105,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Relevant construction industry experience in the U.S. and a proven record of collaborative work within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to teach core curriculum courses (e.g. surveying, materials and methods, project management/project delivery, construction cost accounting, construction law, estimating, and scheduling) in the undergraduate B.S. Construction Management program and allied disciplines in the school.
• Willingness and ability to engage with students and industry partners, including the mentorship of students from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Five (5) or more years of domestic construction and/or engineering experience, a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or a related field, as well as a Master of Business Administration or equivalent; OR
• Five (5) or more years of domestic construction and/or engineering experience, and a master’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or a related field; OR
• Ten (10) or more years of domestic construction and/or engineering experience, and a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or a related field.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional registration/certification such as PE, AIA, LEED, WELL, CPC, PMP, or DBIA.
• Demonstrated higher education teaching experience in a construction management program.
• Five (5) or more years of construction industry experience in one or more of the following construction market sectors: commercial, large-scale residential construction, heavy civil, infrastructure, or specialty contracting.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including collaboration and teamwork.
  

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Washington State University:

Washington State University is a land grant, multiple-campus, Research 1 institution. This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located about 70 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. Find more information about the region online at https://pullmanchamber.com.

About School of Design and Construction:

The SDC provides a vital academic and research culture where students and faculty engage in complex social, environmental, and technological questions of our time. We seek forward-thinking candidates with the vision, passion, and expertise to advance the field and inspire future leaders.

The SDC is comprised of accredited academic degree programs in Construction Management (B.S. ACCE + CM minor), Architecture (B.S. + M.Arch NAAB), Interior Design (B.A. CIDA + M.A. Research), Landscape Architecture (BLA LAAB), a Master of Energy Conscious Construction, and graduate and undergraduate Energy Conscious Construction certificate program. The SDC is committed to being the premier destination for integrated design and construction education in the nation. The collaborative make-up of the SDC enables faculty to work with students from different disciplines in an integrated environment with the goal of promoting and increasing effectiveness within the professions.

Interdisciplinary and collaborative opportunities for both teaching and research also extend throughout the VCEA, especially with the Composite Materials & Engineering Center (www.cmec.wsu.edu), the Integrated Design + Construction Laboratory (https://idcl.wsu.edu/), and the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Visit (www.sdc.wsu.edu) for more information on the School of Design and Construction.

Area/College: Voiland School of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Design and Construction

Location: Pullman, WA

Position Start Date: August 16, 2027

Application Instructions:

All candidates must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the candidate meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Candidates are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Candidates will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

A complete application must include:

• Cover letter outlining the candidate’s interests, qualifications, pertinent experience, and vision for the position.
• Document indicating teaching philosophy (two-pages).
• A detailed curriculum vitae (resume) highlighting educational and professional experience.

Reference contact information will be requested during the application process.

For questions about the position, please contact Darhl Edwards at [email protected]. First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to January 5, 2027.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Full time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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