"Assistant Professor of Construction Science - Tenure Track"

Assistant Professor of Construction Science - Tenure Track

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Category: Construction and Building Trades

Type: Full-Time

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Construction Science - Tenure Track

Department: Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture

Position Type: Faculty

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in construction or a related field. Applicants with ABD status will be considered if the requirement for a Ph.D. will be completed during the first year of employment
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the design and construction industry
• Demonstrated expertise related to the CNS curriculum and ability to teach courses in more than one construction topic
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications as first or second author
• Potential to develop an externally funded research agenda in support of the CNS Division and GCA goals

Application Instructions:

Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/175139

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following materials:

• Cover letter that highlights relevant experiences and accomplishments
• Current curriculum vitae
• Information regarding funded research and/or a sample of a scholarly article (applicant as first or second author)
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Application review will begin on October 20, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The first round of interviews is expected to start on November 10, 2025. Please submit questions by email to Dr. Matthew Reyes (mdreyes@ou.edu).

Description:

Position Description

The Haskell & Irene Lemon Construction Science (CNS) Division at the University of Oklahoma's (OU) Gibbs College of Architecture (GCA) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor 9-month position, beginning in August 2026. There is the potential for a January 2026 start for candidates who may be interested. Based in Norman, a lively college town within the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, which was recently ranked the "No. 1 Best Big City to Live In" by U.S. News & World Report, the Construction Science Division seeks faculty to help shape the future of construction education and practice. This position is part of OU's university-wide trajectory to join the nation's top public research institutions, fueled by growth in faculty excellence, research innovation, and cross-sector partnerships.

What We're Looking For

The Division seeks to hire a new faculty member to add to our award-winning team and support our growing enrollments. The new faculty member will advance teaching and research excellence in areas such as transportation (heavy civil construction), construction leadership, and/or construction innovation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Division. The position offers the following notable opportunities:

• Work with inspired leadership and nationally recognized faculty committed to creative and innovative approaches to construction education,
• Develop teaching and research collaborations across the College that include nationally recognized architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and regional and city planning disciplines.
• Benefit from professional development support from the Haskell & Irene Lemon Endowment and GCA, and
• Contribute to the College's interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Planning, Design, and Construction degree.