"Construction Management Assistant Professor"

Job Details

California State University, Fresno
Lyles College of Engineering
Department of Construction Management and Architectural Studies
http://fresnostate.edu/engineering/

Construction Management

Assistant Professor
Tenure Track
Fall 2026 (August 2026)

The Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Construction Management and Architectural Studies. Candidates who demonstrate a solid background in construction management, preferably in heavy civil construction, are encouraged to apply.

Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated with the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Position Summary:

The Department of Construction Management and Architectural Studies in the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants who can:

• develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management, preferably in heavy civil construction management;
• advise students on academic and career planning;
• contribute to Department, College, and University-level committee work;
• participate in community service;
• engage in student-related activities such as supervising student projects, advising student clubs, coaching teams for student competitions, etc.;
• engage in professional and scholarly activities such as publishing academic and professional works, leading externally funded research, participating in related professional organizations, etc.;
• build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners to ensure the continued growth of heavy civil construction management education at Fresno State;
• and demonstrate a commitment to teaching, student mentoring, and working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview:

The Department of Construction Management and Architectural Studies in the Lyles College of Engineering, California State University, Fresno, offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSCM) accredited program through the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The department also offers a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS), a Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM), and a Minor in Construction Management. The department is one of the fastest-growing departments on campus and is well known for curricular innovation, service learning, and industry engagement, which provides opportunities to its diverse student body. The BSCM and BSAS curricula provide students with practical experience through embedded service learning, experiential learning, and a mandatory, credit-based internship program, preparing all students for professional employment at graduation. The department also has a rich history of collaborating with construction companies nationwide. In recent years, the department successfully secured federal, regional, and local grants from agencies including the National Science Foundation, CalTrans, National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and industry to conduct fundamental and applied research. The department seeks candidates who will devote themselves to achieving its mission to “develop character, build leaders, and sustain learning,” and foster the continuous growth of the department in teaching, research, and service excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution (the degree must be completed by August 1st, 2026),
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, collaborate productively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, maintain professional conduct, and contribute service at the department, college, and university levels, and
• demonstrated experience in scholarly and professional activities (e.g., academic and professional publications and grant writing).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field from an accredited institution
• Three years of relevant industry experience in the U.S. construction industry or comparable experience in an international context
• An AEC specialization, which can include but is not limited to Heavy Civil Construction and Infrastructure, Project Management, Scheduling and Cost Estimating, Building Information Modeling (BIM) / Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Digital Twins, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Lean Construction, Resilient and Sustainable Design and Construction, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Construction Robotics
• Undergraduate- or graduate-level teaching experience
• Experience in participating in, developing, and leading external grants
• Ability to promote heavy civil construction teaching, research, and workforce development
• Professional licensing/certification, including but not limited to PE, CPC, CCM, ENV SP, or DBIA.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications will begin on March 9, 2026, and will continue as needed until the position is filled.

Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.

To ensure full consideration, apply online at: http://careers.csufresno.edu and attach the following:

1. a cover letter specifically addressing required and preferred qualifications;
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. a 1-2 page statement that reflects on how the individual would leverage their academic preparation and professional experiences to perform the duties listed in the position summary section;
4. unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework;
5. a list of three professional references.

Candidates invited to an on-campus visit must submit by mail or e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:

1. three letters of recommendation and
2. official transcripts.

Committee Information:

Search Chair: Dr. Yupeng (Vivien) Luo
Department of Construction Management
Lyles College of Engineering
Email: viluo@csufresno.edu
Phone: 559.278.1792

Commensurate with education and experience the anticipated hiring range is $7,400-$7,750 per month for Assistant Professors (12 monthly payments per year).