Construction Management Program Director

About the role

This is a 12 month faculty position, based at the Williamson Campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of curriculum, scheduling, course sequences, academic policies, and program delivery modalities.
• Coordinate with advising, admissions, workforce development, and marketing to support recruitment, retention, and matriculation.
• Maintain program alignment with institutional mission, strategic plan, and workforce priorities.
• Lead development, revision, and continuous improvement of curriculum using employer advisory feedback, industry standards, and assessment data.
• Oversee student learning outcomes (SLOs), program learning outcomes (PLOs), and assessment cycles.
• Ensure compliance with ATMAE accreditation.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate full-time and/or adjunct faculty.
• Facilitate professional development related to construction technologies, software, safety, and instructional practice.
• Ensure course coverage, instructional quality, and academic integrity.
• Develop and maintain active employer partnerships supporting internship placements, capstone projects, and equipment/material purchases and donations.
• Convene and lead Program Advisory Committee meetings at least twice per year.
• Monitor regional labor market trends to ensure program relevance and graduate employability.
• Advise students regarding degree pathways, certifications, career opportunities, and industry expectations.
• Support job placement efforts, employer recruitment events, and co-op/internship coordination.
• Prepare annual budget program for equipment, tools, software, training materials, and lab facilities.
• Pursue grants or external funding where appropriate (Perkins, NSF ATE, workforce initiatives, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in construction management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Architecture.
• Experience with curriculum development, competency-based education, or program accreditation.
• Effective communication, student recruitment and retention.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, software, codes, and safety compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level or equivalent training/industry instruction including quality controls and industry internship.
• Experience working with employers, unions, apprenticeship programs, or workforce agencies.
• Experience with grant writing or externally funded training initiatives.
• Five or more years of relevant construction industry experience and project management.
• Knowledge and/or experience to instruct using a variety of instructional delivery modes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is taught.
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and community members.
• The ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

Benefits

Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Vacation and Sick Leave, 14 paid holidays, Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Retirement plans, Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans, Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents.