Tenure-Track Assistant Professor/Tenured Associate Professor

Department of Construction Management

College of Applied Human Sciences

Colorado State University

University Description:       Colorado State University is a land-grant, Carnegie Research Extensive Institution with a faculty of about 1,500 that guides approximately 25,000 students enrolled in professional, graduate and undergraduate programs.  Colorado State University is committed to building and retaining a high quality faculty that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve.

Department Description:    The Department of Construction Management is a very collegial and supportive group that serves the largest construction management program in the country with approximately 1,000 undergraduate majors and 65 graduate students.  The undergraduate program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.  The faculty are committed to developing a department of excellence grounded in science and the discovery process.  Applicants are encouraged to visit the department at: http://www.cm.cahs.colostate.edu

Community:                         Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, which is a community of approximately 130,000 located 65 miles north of Denver and 45 miles south of Cheyenne, WY.  Located at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is within an hour’s drive of many major recreational areas.  Fort Collins ranked second in Top 100 Best Places to Live by CNNMoney in 2008.

Positions:                               One tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor position

Appointment:                       Nine-month appointment with a starting date of August 2010

Responsibilities:                   Assistant/Associate Professor:       
Teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses for students preparing for a career in the construction industry or related careers; conduct independent and collaborative research; aggressively seek extramural funding; direct student research; participate in graduate student advisement; and perform relevant University and professional service.

Associate Professor:

The associate professor is expected to serve as the Director of the Construction Management Applied Research Center (CMARC) and therefore should demonstrate an academic record of scientific excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach to the advancement of construction education and research. The goal of CMARC is to create a culture of applied research with a global perspective that benefits our industry and our society. The candidate will lead the department faculty and industry advisory board in developing and sustaining a research agenda.  The candidate will be expected to maintain an active and highly visible research program while providing leadership as the Director of CMARC.

Expectations:                       The successful assistant professor candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized funded research program and integrate their research into current and new academic courses.  The successful associate professor candidate is expected to maintain/grow their scholarly activities and integrate their research into current and new academic courses.  Candidates should identify courses in the construction management curricula at Colorado State University that they are capable of teaching. For information on courses, go to the department website at http://www.cm.cahs.colostate.edu/ .

                                                All faculty are expected to work for the common good of the Department, the College, and the University.  Teamwork is critical for success on the job, and faculty must be able to maintain relationships with students, co-workers, and other constituents that are based on professionalism and mutual respect.     

Required Qualifications:    Assistant Professor:

·         An earned Doctorate, JD or ABD* in a construction related field

·         Evidence of or verified potential for establishing a publication record, external grant procurement, and University-level teaching

*At time of hire, arrangements will be made to complete the Ph.D. within a specified time period.  

Associate Professor:

·         An earned Doctorate in a construction-related field

·         Evidence of a scholarly publication record, external grant procurement and University-level teaching at the associate professor level

·         Demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities in higher education.

Applicants for a tenured position must meet CSU tenure requirements. Candidates are encouraged to review CSU tenure policy by visiting: http://facultycouncil.colostate.edu/files/manual/sectione.htm#E.10

Preferred Qualifications:    A minimum of five years of construction experience is preferred.  A research agenda in one or more of the following high priority research areas is preferred:

·         International Project Management

·         Sustainable Construction

·         Residential Development and Construction

·         Preconstruction

·         Building Information Modeling

·         Simulation and Visualization 

·         Historic Preservation

·         Heavy/Civil Construction

A personal and professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or multicultural activities.

Salary and Rank:                Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.  Rank and tenure status will be determined based upon credentials at appointment.

Application Process:           Submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a statement of your interest in this position as well as your immediate and long-term teaching and research goals. The letter should clearly state which position (i.e., either the assistant professor position or the associate professor position) you are applying for; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) 1 – 2 representative publications; and 4) three letters of reference specific to this position to: Dr. Scott Shuler, Search Chair, scott.shuler@colostate.edu, (720) 289-2153.

Applications must be electronically submitted in PDF format by January 8, 2010 for full consideration. Letters of reference are to be electronically submitted directly by each author.  The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Colorado State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in Room 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.

Additionally, Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.