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JOB TITLE:
Assistant Professor
JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management (CAECM) at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Construction Management beginning August 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefitted position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the position are:
- To teach undergraduate courses in Construction Management, typically three courses per year during the pre-tenure period.
- To perform scholarly research, including:
- To secure and complete externally-funded research projects
- To disseminate results through scholarly publications and presentations
- To recruit, mentor, and advise graduate students
- To perform service to the home Department, College, and the University, including ACCE-accreditation activities, student mentoring, and community-engagement activities.
WORK LOCATION:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in a construction-related discipline from a North American institution, completed by August 2026.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research in construction-related subject areas.
- Ability (subject matter expertise) to teach core undergraduate courses in Construction Management, including some of the following: Statics and Structural Systems, Soils and Concrete, Heavy Civil Construction, Project Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Scheduling.
- Familiarity with software tools used in the construction sector.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching courses in Construction Management at the university level.
- Demonstrated experience writing research proposals for external funding.
- Clear vision for future research.
- Professional work experience in the building industry.
- Professional licensure or credentialing.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management includes 24 faculty members and serves approximately 440 students. At the undergraduate level we have ABET-accredited B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering, a B.S. degree in Construction Management, and a Certificate in Cadastral Surveying. For additional information, please see: http://www.uwyo.edu/civil/
The selected candidate will join a successful and well-established faculty, with excellent facilities. The selected candidate will have an excellent opportunity to collaborate with departmental faculty and industry partners.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online UW application (Go to www.uwyo.edu/hr/prospective/index.html and look for Job ID XXXX under “Academic Job Listings”) and upload the following documents:
1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in this position and qualifications
2) a detailed curriculum vitae
3) a statement including: a) research accomplishments, interests and plans; b) teaching accomplishments and philosophy; c) approach to student success.
4) contact information for three professional references
Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to [email protected], and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
Complete applications received by 9/30/2025 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will begin October 1, 2025. This position will remain open until filled
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].
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