SUMMARY
The School of Human Sciences at Stephen F. Austin State University
invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure track faculty
position to teach classes in the Construction Management program
starting Fall 2025. Rank will be determined based on the experience
and credentials of the selected applicant.
Established in 2019, the Construction Management program at Stephen
F. Austin State University has experienced significant growth and
is expected to continue to grow. The construction program has solid
support from the university administration and from the industry
with a robust advisory board to help develop the program. The
selected applicant will have the opportunity to significantly
impact and direct the development of the program.
Practical application of theory is the bulwark of the program and
is often cited as the reason for the program’s growth. Through
strategic partnerships with local charitable organizations, faculty
have the opportunity to guide students in their capstone
experiences when students collaborate with clients to design, plan,
organize, manage, construct, and manage the construction process of
an actual construction project while making a positive difference
in the community.
The successful candidate will teach Construction Management
courses, work with student organizations, develop curriculum and
labs, foster industry contacts, recruit students, assess course
results, and participate in other university service activities
based on rank.
Resume/Vita should support the candidate’s ability to teach in two
or more of the following Construction Management courses.
Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Construction/Engineering
Surveying and Layout, Materials and Methods, Construction
Estimating, Safety and Quality Control in Construction,
Construction Contracts & Law, Statics and Mechanics of
Materials, Project Management, and Technology Applications in
Construction. Knowledge of theory and ability to perform field work
are especially desired.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in construction management or closely related
field. Additional experience may substitute for the Master’s
degree.
Five years minimum United States construction industry
experience.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional credentials/licensure (PE, AIA, CPC, LEED AP, PMP,
etc.)
- Experience teaching at the college or university level.
- Experience teaching at a university or secondary level in a
clinical setting.
- Experience in one or more of the typical construction trades
(i.e. carpentry, electricity, HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
- Ability to lead groups of students on actual construction
projects while teaching the skills and concepts of
construction.
- OSHA500 authorization or the ability to earn
authorization.
- Experience with ACCE accreditation requirements
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a part-time or full-time, non-tenure track faculty position
in a professional experience program. Works under limited
supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment. Reports to the academic unit head.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Assistant Professor in Practice
will be a successful and effective professional in the discipline.
A terminal or professional degree may be presented, but is not
required, to support the requirements for consideration. Education
requirements will be relative to position, professional experience
and qualifications.
Practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level,
through teaching or profession, is required. Experience teaching at
the university level is preferred
.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate
students.
- Performs a predetermined amount of teaching load credits (TLC)
during the regular academic year; reduction of teaching load
through reassignment of duties is possible under certain
circumstances.
- Complies, administers, and grades examinations.
- Provides services to the university and the profession.
- May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as
independent studies, internships and advising.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- May supervise the work of student and/or graduate
assistants.
- May serve on departmental, college, and university
committees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual
must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be
able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the
essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field in
which the individual will be teaching.
- Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate
students.
- Ability to work within a collaborative faculty
environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written
form.
- Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for
accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe
working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing
assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will
include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record
check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network
Security policy.