Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title (College Station Campus)

About the Role

The Department of Construction Science (COSC), College of Architecture at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment, based in College Station, Texas. This open-rank search encompasses titles ranging from Lecturer to Professor of the Practice, depending on the applicant's academic qualifications, teaching experience, and breadth of industry experience. The target start date is Fall 2027. The position is dedicated primarily to teaching excellence, curriculum development, and service, with a focus on one of three specialized areas critical to the modern built environment.

Specialized Focus Areas

• Industrial Construction: Preparing students for the unique complexities of heavy industrial, energy, and process facility projects, emphasizing specialized construction methods, advanced constructability, and large-scale project execution.
• Project Controls, Advanced Project Management, and Project Leadership: Deep instructional expertise in performance analytics, risk mitigation, schedule and cost optimization, and professional leadership for capital projects facing unprecedented cost, schedule, and risk pressures.
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (M/E/P) Systems: Teaching fundamental principles and the coordination, installation, and management of essential building systems amid increasing technological sophistication, energy efficiency standards, and system complexity.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture, lab, and seminar courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Integrate contemporary professional experience into the academic curriculum.
• Promote students' lifelong learning through high-impact educational practices.
• Engage in meaningful departmental and industry service, including outreach to industry.
• Mentor students and contribute actively to departmental and professional service.

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.Eng./Eng.D., D.Arch., M.Arch., J.D., or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the teaching discipline); OR
• A master's degree and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field appropriate to the discipline (e.g., Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Education, or a closely related field); OR
• A bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field and an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied or professional setting, demonstrated through a combination of significant industry leadership, professional licensure or certifications (e.g., P.E., RA, CPC, PMP, LEED AP, CCM), executive-level experience, national or international professional recognition, major project accomplishments, industry awards, published professional work, or other evidence of sustained distinction in the profession.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of construction science industry experience in the U.S.
• Demonstrated expertise and a successful teaching record in core construction science and management topics including construction scheduling, construction materials and methods, mechanical electrical and plumbing systems, structures, and related topics.

Compensation and Schedule

Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and credentials. This is a 9-month academic appointment with opportunities for continuing education, professional development, or industry internships during the summer months.

Department Overview

The Department of Construction Science is one of the largest and most renowned programs of construction higher education. It offers STEM degrees at the B.S., M.S. (face-to-face and online), and Ph.D. levels. The undergraduate program has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) since 1978, and the master's program in Construction Management was one of the first graduate programs accredited by ACCE in 2012. The Ph.D. program in construction science, approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in 2021, is the first in Texas and offers three concentrations: construction management and safety, smart construction, and sustainable construction.

As of Fall 2026, the department enrolls approximately 1,358 undergraduate students, 143 master's students, and 52 Ph.D. students, supported by 70 faculty and staff members. The department benefits from a Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) composed of over 350 firms across AEC/FM domains, eight endowed professorships including the Charles Dewey McMullan Endowed Chair, and awards more than $500,000 in scholarships annually. It also conducts the largest department-level career fair at Texas A&M. On the College Station campus, the department is housed in Francis Hall, a state-of-the-art 35,000 SF historic building and the only stand-alone building for construction education in Texas.

Contact

Questions regarding this position should be sent to Mrs. Liz Smith (liz-smith@tamu.edu).