Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management

Job ID: 289474

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Construction Management offers STEM-designated ACCE-accredited Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Construction Management, as well as a Minor, and four undergraduate Certificate Programs. Our degrees are attractive because our graduates manage work that results in a physical legacy that serves generations (e.g., hospitals, parks, stadiums, schools, museums, theaters, bridges, embassies, etc.).

As part of the College of Architecture and Construction Management, the Department helps students understand how to lead teams, and collaborate with teams of architects, artists, engineers, and other design professionals, while meeting the needs of clients locally and worldwide. In KSU's Department of Construction Management, students can learn to solve real world construction challenges by ethically applying knowledge, principles of sustainability, and emerging technologies.

The Department is located in metro Atlanta, the major air and rail hub for the southeastern United States. Local industry provides excellent internship opportunities for students who prefer to earn while they learn, and the Department benefits from the exceptional support of its Industry Advisory Board. Local, regional, national, and international construction projects, combined with strong industry support and excellent teaching- and research-oriented faculty, provide students with extensive opportunities, broad perspective, and significant educational resources. The Department annually hosts student career fairs and maintains a decades-long reputation for preparing tomorrow's construction industry leaders.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Construction Management with a preferred start date of August 2026. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These are nine-month contracted positions. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Construction Management, delivering high quality instruction (in-person and online) in at least two of the following areas of specialization: Heavy/Civil (including DOT construction), Construction Survey/Layout, Construction Finance, Construction Estimating, Construction Safety, MEP Systems, Construction Law
• Service to Department/College/University and professional community is expected.
• Engage in significant research, scholarship, and/or creative activities in an area of discipline-related specialization. Faculty members are expected to develop and sustain a robust research agenda that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in Construction and/or a closely aligned discipline.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues in the College and contribute to a positive and productive academic environment.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Construction Management, or a closely related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding
• Teaching experience (GTA experience considered)
• Requires demonstrated research capability in one or more of the following areas: Construction Innovation using automation/robotics/AI, Resilient Infrastructure/Heavy-Civil, Sustainable Materials for Construction, Construction-related Community Engagement

Additional qualifications for Associate Professor: An established body of research including external funding record and academic background and appropriate credentials to be hired as a tenure track Associate Professor; Consistent and current record of funded research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of engaging undergraduate and graduate students in research
• Related commercialization success
• Applied industry-focused research
• National and/or international student competition coaching experience
• Demonstrate the capacity to integrate their research, creative work and/or professional practice into their teaching, which will include core courses and/or electives, undergraduate and/or graduate classes
• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses
• Experience with the international construction marketplace
• National and/or international awards/recognition for funded research

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
5. Research focus statement

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 31, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Pavan Meadati, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, pmeadati@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.