Full Time Lecturer - Construction Management "Professor of Practice"

About the role

The Professor of Practice position is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment designed to bring the expertise of distinguished construction management professionals into the academic environment to enhance student learning and strengthen connections with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of undergraduate construction management courses.
• Participate in curriculum and coursework development.
• Advise students, assist with orientations.
• Contribute to Department, College and University level committee work.
• Engage in student-related activities, such as coaching teams for student competitions, serving as student club faculty advisor, or supporting the summer bootcamp.
• Identify construction field trip locations, obtain permission to visit these sites from responsible party (Prime Contractor, Owner etc.), and lead student field trips to these construction sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil or mechanical engineering or a similar profession.
• Seven-years (minimum) domestic construction experience in commercial building, engineering, or specialty subcontracting segments of the industry.
• Demonstrated competency in several of the following areas, such as: Estimating; Project management; Planning and scheduling; Construction operations and productivity management, Construction safety; Computer applications in construction; Labor relations or construction law; or Specialty contracting (e.g., MEPF).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability and commitment to effectively teach undergraduate courses in a variety of construction management classes to a diverse student population.
• Commitment to enhance interaction with the construction industry in support of the CM Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience.
• Local/Regional construction industry experience.
• Contemporary estimating and project management experiences.
• Master’s degree in construction, civil engineering, or similar discipline.
• Candidates with other professional degrees (MBA, juris doctorate, etc.) in addition to a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil or mechanical engineering or a similar profession may also be considered.

Pay

Lecturer B: $6,221-$13,224

Schedule

This is a full-time appointment equivalent to 15 weighted teaching units (WTU) per semester. The assigned workload includes 12 WTU of instructional duties and 3 WTU of assigned time for additional work in service of the department.

About Sacramento State

Review of applications will begin May 20; position will remain open until filled. Candidates must include the following application materials. Only ONE (1) file can be uploaded for each item below:

• A cover letter that includes a statement identifying the areas of the Construction Management curriculum in which you are qualified and prepared to teach.
• A detailed narrative describing your construction management experience, including: Project scope(s) of work under your direct supervision (e.g. field operations, project management/office operations, self-performed work, subcontracted work), and a detailed description of your specific roles, responsibilities, and project leadership experience.
• A detailed resume or curriculum vitae that includes the following within your CV or resumé: List of construction, engineering, and/or accounting-related software, with brief description of competency and experience in each; Names, emails, and telephone numbers of at least three recent references who can address your professional qualifications. At a minimum, references must include: Peer (colleague or coworker), Supervisor (current or former), Professional/Client reference from within the construction industry.
• Unofficial transcripts of all college-level coursework.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• A written statement describing your experience working with diverse populations and your commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Application Review

Review of applications will begin May 20; position will remain open until filled. Candidates must include the following application materials. Only ONE (1) file can be uploaded for each item below:

• A cover letter that includes a statement identifying the areas of the Construction Management curriculum in which you are qualified and prepared to teach.
• A detailed narrative describing your construction management experience, including: Project scope(s) of work under your direct supervision (e.g. field operations, project management/office operations, self-performed work, subcontracted work), and a detailed description of your specific roles, responsibilities, and project leadership experience.
• A detailed resume or curriculum vitae that includes the following within your CV or resumé: List of construction, engineering, and/or accounting-related software, with brief description of competency and experience in each; Names, emails, and telephone numbers of at least three recent references who can address your professional qualifications. At a minimum, references must include: Peer (colleague or coworker), Supervisor (current or former), Professional/Client reference from within the construction industry.
• Unofficial transcripts of all college-level coursework.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• A written statement describing your experience working with diverse populations and your commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.