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Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Construction Management - 2 positions to be filled
Requisition
202600021F
Rank
Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with experience and education.
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
College
College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department
Dept of Engineering Technology
Open Date
02/27/2026
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46384
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Iftekhar Basith
Title
Committee Chair
Department of Engineering Technology
Sam Houston State University
Box 2088
Huntsville, TX 77341-2088
Contact Phone
936-294-4139
Contact Email
iib002@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Seventy-five percent teaching, twenty-five percent research appointment with service activities required for promotion, merit-based pay raise, and tenure. Ability to teach traditional and online courses is expected.
Desired areas of interest include construction documentation, cost estimating, scheduling, surveying, project management, construction materials, or other subjects related to residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
Educational Requirements for the Position
An earned Doctorate degree in Construction Management/Engineering/ Science/Technology, Building Construction/Science, Civil Engineering/Technology with construction emphasis, Architectural Engineering with construction emphasis, or other closely related fields. Candidates in the above fields with ABD will also be considered.
Experience Required for the Position
Excellent communication skills are required. Applicant must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Other Requirements for the Position
The successful applicant will contribute to our growing undergraduate research program. The applicant is expected to help with improving the Construction Management program including further development of lab and teaching resources, curriculum development, and application for ABET.
Special Instructions Summary
Those interested in the position should submit all application materials through PeopleAdmin. This includes the online application, letter of interest, curriculum vita, philosophy of teaching, statement of research & goals, transcripts of all university work, and three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Basith.
Review of applications will begin March 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled
Yes
