Job ID: 206678

Assistant Professor of Engineering (Construction Management)

University of Tennessee, Martin

  • Mar. 3, 2023
 
  • Assistant Professor of Engineering (Construction Management)
  • Engineering
  • https://www.utm.edu/departments/engi...
  • University of Tennessee, Martin
    Martin, TN
 
  • Open till filled
  • Aug. 1, 2023
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  • Assistant Professor
  • Construction Engineering/Management
 
 

Qualifications, expectations, and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following lists:

Qualifications (required):

· A Ph.D. in a construction-related discipline or the commitment to obtain a Ph.D. in a construction-related discipline from a United States Institution within 5 years of hire (preference to candidates holding a Ph.D. or in a Ph.D. program).

· Demonstrated experience in the construction industry.

· Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Construction Management, including familiarity with software tools used in the building industry.

· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Demonstrated English communication skills.

Expected to develop proficiency in:

· American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) compliance requirements.

· Teaching excellence in the Construction Management curriculum.

Responsibilities:

· Teaching undergraduate courses in Construction Management. Classes include: Construction Law and Contracts, MEP Systems, Principles of Sustainable Construction, Construction Scheduling, Construction Estimating, Construction Methods, and Senior Capstone.

· Assisting in the development of new construction management courses in the new Construction Management curriculum.

· ACCE compliance documentation.

· Directing, conducting, and publishing results of applied research.

· Advising senior design projects.

· Evaluating and improving curriculum, courses, and laboratories.

· Develop innovative instructional techniques and reporting on the methods and technology.

· Recruiting and advising construction management students.

· Working closely in partnership with construction industry partners

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications.

The BS in Construction Management (BSCM) program is a new program within the department of engineering. The program was approved to be offered beginning in Fall 2022. The American Council will accredit the BSCM for Construction Education. For more information, please see the departmental website https://www.utm.edu/departments/engineering/

Application:

Applicants must submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a current curriculum vita, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a statement of administrative philosophy, (5) transcripts for all graduate degrees (official transcripts will be required at time of hire), and (6) names and contact information for 3-5 references. Applications must be submitted online: (http://www.utm.edu/departments/personnel/employment.php).

Only complete applications will be evaluated. The Search Committee will begin evaluating applications on 27March2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions, please email Dr. Ray Witmer, chair of the Engineering Chair search committee: rwitmer@utm.edu.


  • he University of Tennessee at Martin is an equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate based upon race, color, or national origin. The University's Office of Equity and Diversity has adopted a policy and procedures to provide students and employees, who feel that they have experienced discrimination but are uncertain as to whether a complaint is justified or whether they wish to initiate a formal complaint, the opportunity to discuss their concerns confidentially and informally with the Equity and Diversity Officer/Title VI Coordinator for prompt and equitable resolution of discrimination complaints All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee at Martin affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 544 University Street, #303, Martin, TN 38238, telephone 731-881-3505. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Benita Evans
    Engineering
    University of Tennessee, Martin
    203 Hurt St
    137 Latimer-Smith Engineering and Science Buldg
    Martin, TN 38238
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  • 731-881-7571
  • bevans11@utm.edu


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