Assistant Professor
Position Number: 600258
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview:
Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation.
The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) combines experiential education, applied research, and industry engagement to support faculty scholarship and student success. CET offers a collaborative and collegial environment that values mentorship and excellence in teaching and scholarship, while providing faculty opportunities to contribute to workforce development and regional impact.
Established in 1984, the Department of Construction Management offers ACCE-accredited Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Construction Management and provides a strong foundation in applied construction education integrating research, innovation, and professional practice with a strategic focus on digital construction and emerging technologies. Supported by an active industry advisory board and strong industry partnerships, the department is offering an ideal environment for faculty to build impactful research programs and contribute to the future of construction management education and practice.
Job Duties:
The Department of Construction Management invites applications for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. This position is an academic year (9-month) appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate for the Tenure-Track Assistant Professor rank will be expected to teach core construction management, undergraduate, and graduate courses with a focus on Surveying, Materials, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Cost Control, Equipment Management, Construction Economics, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems in face-to-face and distance learning environments. The successful candidate will be also expected to develop, maintain, and continuously improve curriculum, course content, student learning outcomes, and instructional materials to ensure alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements, develop and maintain an active research program in areas aligned with departmental priorities (e.g., smart construction, infrastructure resilience, artificial intelligence, and innovative construction systems and materials), including pursuing external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and engaging in interdisciplinary and industry collaboration, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, including supervision of capstone, thesis, and research activities, contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service, including participation in program assessment, curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and strategic planning, as well as engagement with student organizations and industry partners, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the department's mission.
Contingent upon available funding.
Contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience:
The candidate must have earned a PhD degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstrate a record of scholarly research and publication.
All degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions or a foreign equivalent.
All degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions or a foreign equivalent.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
The preferred candidate has three or more years of managerial experience in the US industry, evidence of successful teaching in construction management at the college/university level, excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to secure external funding, grants, and/or industry support, and demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an active research agenda. Expertise in emerging and digital construction technologies, including AI, BIM, AR/VR, or data-driven construction applications and professional experience in the construction industry and/or professional licensure/certification (e.g., PE, CPC, LEED AP).
Special Instructions to Applicant:
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Dr. Yilei Huang, Search Committee Chair, Department of Construction Management, Mail Stop 507, College of Engineering and Technology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, if applicant is selected for interview an original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.
Additional Instructions to Applicant:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 11/13/2026
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97127
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