"Assistant Professor or Instructor - Engineering & Technology - Construction Management"

Assistant Professor or Instructor - Engineering & Technology - Construction Management

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500287

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Engineering and Technology

Position Summary

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) or Instructor (Regular Non-Tenure Track)

Construction Management

Department of Engineering & Technology

College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Southeast Missouri State University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position to support the Construction Management and Design Program in the Department of Engineering & Technology.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in construction management
• Conduct lab-based activities and experiential learning as appropriate, and maintain equipment and facilities associated with the courses taught
• Support the construction management option of the technology management program and course curriculum.
• Maintain and advance the industrial advisory board associated with the construction management program
• Maintain and advance relationships with professionals in the construction management industry for program improvement and career placement for students
• Advise and mentor students, and provide leadership to the construction management student organizations
• Provide service to the department/college/university, including participation in recruitment and retention activities

Required Qualifications

• For Tenure-Track consideration: Ph.D. in construction management, technology management, or a closely related field. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government-certified university.)
• For Non-Tenure Track consideration: Master's degree in construction management, technology management, technology, or a closely related field. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government-certified university.)
• Ability to provide high-quality instruction, utilizing various teaching delivery strategies (including, but not limited to: face-to-face/in-person, blended, online courses, lab-based courses, experiential learning, etc.), in areas such as: cost estimating, building systems, residential and commercial drafting, applications of construction methods and materials, and surveying.
• Ability to effectively teach hands-on projects within a lab setting, utilizing industry-standard equipment and software. Experience using software within our curriculum is a plus.
• Demonstrated relevant industrial experience. Academic experience, relevant professional certifications, and/or credentials are a plus.
• Ability to maintain and advance relationships with professionals in the construction management industry for program improvement and career placement for students.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective communication skills (including oral, written, and interpersonal).
• Demonstrated student-oriented mindset, including promoting the program, advising and mentoring students, and helping students with internship and career placement.
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the professional community.

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately. The position is available January 2026.

Required Information: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing the position requirements and how you learned of this position
• Current resume/curriculum vitae
• Statement of no more than one page on how your industrial experiences will contribute to the program
• Statement of no more than one page introducing your teaching philosophy and personal experiences mentoring and advising students.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted)
• Name and contact information of three references

Department Website: Engineering & Technology

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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