"Professor and Director"

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Director

Working Title: Professor and Director

FTE: Full-time

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Position #00350978- Requisition #38058

Job Description

The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction in the College of Engineering, Design and Computing at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for the position of Professor and Construction Director. Successful candidates will be senior engineers and educators with demonstrated experience and capability to: 1) lead a fast-growing and exceptionally translational program to the next stage of success; 2) mentor and engage a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial group of faculty and students; 3) develop and execute on an ambitious vision for programmatic growth across research, training, entrepreneurship, and service in construction management and construction engineering management; and 4) and grow and engage a large existing industrial advisory board. Candidates should have an exceptional record of collaborative leadership in research, education and service, and must be eligible to be appointed as a full professor with tenure at the University of Colorado.

Teaching duties will be in construction engineering management, including these immediate needs: Construction Management Fundamentals, Field Engineering and Management, Materials and Methods, Advanced Construction Engineering, Construction Safety, and Construction Engineering. Position level will be commensurate with education and experience.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership to develop and implement vision and strategy for the program...
• Lead the program to strategically grow undergraduate and graduate enrollment...
• Lead and grow fundraising for program activities...
• Facilitate a collaborative culture and environment for research...
• Work with the department chair to oversee management of the program...
• Promote and support continued professional growth of faculty and staff...
• Administer and lead the continual refresh and renewal of curricula...
• Represent the program to the university administration...
• Keep abreast of the cutting edge in construction education...
• Oversee recruitment of faculty and staff...
• Contribute to the teaching and graduate mentoring activities...
• Maintain regular ABET accreditation practices...

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• A record to quality for a tenured, full-professor appointment...
• 5 years of experience working in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience in working with an industrial advisory board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Experience advising and mentoring students.
• Experience in course and curriculum development.
• Experience networking and engaging with the AEC industry.
• Experience using construction industry technology.
• At least one degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer or other professional license.
• Experience supporting and managing student functions and programs.
• Scholarly research skills and experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Professor $115,000 - $130,000 per 9-month academic year. Additional salary for summer months can be sourced from research funds or for additional duties.
Associate Professor $100,000 - $115,000 per 9-month academic year. Additional salary for summer months can be sourced from research funds or for additional duties.
Director 7-10% of the base salary per 9-month academic year.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
- A one-page cover letter...
- A current CV/resume.
- Two-page statement of director philosophy.
- The names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by January 1st, 2026.