Faculty, Construction Management

About the role

The faculty will be responsible for providing educational leadership, student instruction and advisement in Construction Management. This person will instruct theory and lab classes and evaluate student performance in the full spectrum of construction management skills including scheduling, estimating, productivity, cost control, planning, supervision, surveying, project management, safety, MEP, construction documents, structures, and project development.

Responsibilities

• Advise, schedule, and maintain accurate records on students.
• Write and update course syllabi; assist with curriculum review, revision, and development.
• Affiliate with the Dean and Accreditation Coordinator with program accreditation activities.
• Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities.
• Contribute to the betterment of the College through school/departmental committee participation.
• Maintain accurate written records of student performance.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for laboratory development, coordination and maintenance.
• Comply with College safety, hazardous waste disposal, and recycling policies.
• Assist the Dean and Department Head in developing instructional material lists, equipment specifications, department budget requests, and assist in planning and development of the master schedule.
• Provide coordination and supervision for instructional field trips, and work projects.
• Attend school, department, and construction management curriculum meetings as requested.
• Assist in providing tours, school visits, and student recruitment activities scheduled by the College, school, and/or department.
• Assist the Dean, Assistant Dean, and/or Department Head with the development, documentation, and maintenance of student and institutional outcomes assessment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Required Active membership in construction associations or organizations.
• Preferred Formal coursework in education.
• Preferred Doctorate Earned Doctorate in a related discipline.
• Certified Professional Constructor or other industry certification.
• Required Four (4) years of professional experience in the management of construction projects.
• Required Ten (10) years of professional experience with a Masters Degree with a minimum of 7 years in commercial, heavy/civil and/or individual sectors is preferred.
• Preferred Two (2) years of professional teaching experience in an accredited construction program at the college/university level.
• Preferred Experience in managing heavy-highway/civil projects.
• Preferred Experience in multiple construction management areas including but not limited to estimating, purchasing, negotiating, engineering, and jobsite management.

Skills

• Organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, and other faculty.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multi-cultural issues.
• Sensitivity to the expectations of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Functional ability with microcomputer applications and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic communications applications.
• Ability to provide quality instruction.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurances.
• Retail plans.
• Paid time off.
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University.

Pay

Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Faculty Salary System. As a point of reference, the salary range for new full-time faculty hired in various disciplines throughout the College for the 2023/24 academic year is $60,563 – $78,407.

Schedule

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