Open-Rank Visiting Faculty (Visiting Assistant Professor,
Visiting Associate Professor, Visiting Professor, Visiting
Instructor I, Visiting Instructor II, or Visiting Instructor III),
Construction Management
Job Summary
The Stock Development Department of Construction Management at
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) invites applicants for one or
more open-rank visiting faculty appointments (Visiting Assistant
Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, Visiting Professor,
Visiting Instructor I, Visiting Instructor II, or Visiting
Instructor III) in the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year, starting August
2026. We seek individuals with enthusiasm for teaching and a desire
to engage students in the classroom and laboratory on subjects
primarily in construction management with an emphasis in
construction drawing, estimating, safety, mechanics, finance, and
graphical communication and documentation. Rank will be determined
based on qualifications and experience.
The department is housed in the U.A. Whitaker College of
Engineering, which is dedicated to quality education, scholarship,
and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers who
are committed to innovative delivery of instruction that results in
improved student learning; to using technology, including distance
learning, effectively; to participate in service activities; and to
engage in a continuous and outcomes-based assessment process.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Teaching: Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate construction
management courses aligned with departmental needs, including
advanced courses related to area of expertise.
Scholarship and Professional Development:
- Visting Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor:
Establishes and maintains a program of externally peer-reviewed
scholarship and/or creative activity appropriate to rank.
- Visting Instructor I/Instructor II: Demonstrates significant
ongoing professional development and/or instructional scholarship
activities appropriate to rank.
Service: Performs service within the university and the
professional community.
Plans and teaches assigned courses.
Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures,
tests, and evaluates student work.
Maintains highest possible standards of classroom
instruction.
Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of
instruction.
Assists with the development of curriculum.
Maintains professional skills through regular professional
development, and other activities appropriate to higher education
faculty.
Actively serves on university committees.
Actively participates in institutional meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Must work closely with the Department Chair and other faculty
on assessment and evaluation tasks necessary for the American
Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation of the
Construction Management program.
The ability to work with and mentor student organizations,
clubs, and competition teams
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Visiting Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full
Professor:
- An earned Doctorate in Construction Management, Civil
Engineering, or a closely related field.
- ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by the start
date. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at
the Visting Instructor rank.
- Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the
discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank.
Visiting Instructor I / Instructor II / Instructor
III:
- An earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited
institution in Construction Management, Civil Engineering,
Architecture, or a closely related field.
- Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the
discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- Successful candidates must be able to teach new and/or existing
courses in Construction Management at the undergraduate and
graduate level.
- Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant professional experience in the United States
construction industry or comparable international experience.
- Professional registration, licensing or the ability to become
licensed, or certifications related to the construction
discipline.
- Expertise in construction management areas that complement
departmental strengths and the Southwest Florida environment.
- A rank-appropriate record of scholarly publication, externally
funded research, or professional development activities.
- Preferred areas of expertise include construction drawing,
estimating, safety, finance, lean construction, and digital
construction.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of
inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the
discipline(s).
- Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies
for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning
goals.
- Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how
to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional
models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching
modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous
online).
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and
outside the University in the development and delivery of
instruction, resulting in improved student learning.
- Ability to collaborate with related disciplines and to
establish relationships internally as well as to successfully
develop relationships and interact with external industry partners
and the southwest Florida community.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty to develop a shared
vision of the future.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work in a highly
collaborative faculty environment, conduct themselves
professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the
department, college, and university level.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of learners and
to use information technology as a pedagogical and professional
tool.
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Appointment will be made at a visiting faculty rank commensurate
with the candidate's experience on a 9-month fixed appointment
available August 2026.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and
retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send
examples of your project or scholarship unless requested to do so.
Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks,
slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE
RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to
submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become
the property of FGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law,
applications will be available for public review upon
request.
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Interests (as applicable by rank)
- Five (5) Professional References
Review of applicant materials will begin immediately.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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