"Lecturer Civil Engineering and Construction"

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Lecturer position requires teaching a variety of in-class and online courses in construction management, construction engineering, and civil engineering. Examples of these courses include Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Graphics, Construction Surveying, Quantity Estimating, Construction Cost Estimating, Construction Planning/Scheduling, Civil Engineering Computations, Engineering Graphics, and Structural Analysis. The successful candidate is also expected to assist the chair in service activities such accreditation/assessment, student competition, student recruitment, course revision/improvement, etc. The position is an academic (10 month), non-tenure track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned M.S. degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering, by August 1, 2026.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Professional experience and expertise in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Teaching experience at a higher education institution.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a brief statement of teaching philosophy; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Xiaoming Yang, Ph.D., P.E.
Email: xyang@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: (912) 478-7295