Construction Management (CMGT) Teaching Specialist 2025-2026 Continuous Posting

About the Job

Instructors should have high-levels of professional experience in construction management or related disciplines (such as engineering, architecture or business).

CMGT courses include documents and contracts; legal, ethical, and risk issues; planning and scheduling; estimating; safety and loss control; specifications and technical communication; sustainability; materials and structures; building energy systems; building envelope design and construction; environmental health and safety; building information modeling; cost accounting; LEAN construction; building codes, and others as may from time-to-time be developed.

Please visit the University catalog to view the variety of CMGT course offerings to enable matching of content and instructor background: UMN Catalog.

Courses are typically delivered as weekly evening face-to-face classroom classes or a hybrid blend of synchronous classroom and asynchronous online modules. Many are entirely asynchronous online and can therefore be taught remotely. Teaching modalities may change or adjust from time-to-time based upon program and industry needs.

The search committee will review posted applications as the needs arise, and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in a professional settings.
• Bachelor’s degree within or closely related to construction management.
• Six or more years of professional experience in a field directly related to construction management.
• Three or more years of experience in your area of teaching expertise.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree within or closely related to construction management.
• Teaching experience in higher education or industry professional development.
• Five or more years of professional experience in a field directly related to construction management in your area of teaching expertise.

DESIRED:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field closely related to construction management or in adult higher education.
• Teaching experience in higher education that includes online courses.
• Five or more years of professional “real world” experience in the private or public sector.
• A demonstrated understanding of pedagogy that blends theoretical concepts and professional applications.

About the Department

The College of Continuing & Professional Studies’ Construction Management Program is housed within the Undergraduate Applied and Professional Studies (uAPS) unit and includes a CMGT Bachelor’s Degree, minor, and certificate.

In CCAPS you’ll find a flexible, hybrid work environment and supportive colleagues who are committed to empowering lifelong learners to achieve their educational goals in a learner-centric environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds, and identities are embraced.

CCAPS has a large and diverse portfolio of program offerings, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees, professional development offerings for practitioners, pre-college programs for high school students, English language programs, and lifelong learning for personal enrichment. Across all the work done in and by CCAPS, we strive daily to live our core values of Access, Learning, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: The salary for all new instructors (Teaching Specialists) is $2,437 per credit.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Please address all required qualifications in either your cover letter or CV/Resume to be fully considered for the position. Submit a letter of application (Cover Letter), resume, and the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three current professional references.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To learn more about diversity at the U: Diversity at the U.