Boise State University

Construction Management Tenure Track Faculty Position

The College of Engineering at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track, faculty position in the Construction Management (CM) Department for Fall 2010 Semester.  The appointment is targeted for the assistant/associate professor level. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, assist in developing a graduate program, engage in scholarly activities, and actively participate in Department, College and University service. The successful candidate will also be expected to interact with students, industry, educational partners, and the community to promote a greater understanding of the importance of construction education, research, and professional practice in a regional and global setting. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned advanced degree, focused on construction or building science. (Ph.D., Ed.D), or commitment to complete a doctorate within five years
• Demonstrated ability to teach university-level courses in technical and managerial topics to include; construction materials and methods, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, building estimating, concrete formwork and temporary structures, jobsite management and project administration
• One year of U.S. construction industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional construction certification or professional engineering, or architecture license
• Demonstrated ability to perform scholarly and creative work
• Recent, current design or construction industry experience
• Recent, demonstrated interest in sustainable systems studies as they relate to construction or development
• Membership and active participation in trade, professional or industry organizations
• Demonstrated capability with current and commonly utilized design and or construction management software applications
• Five years of U.S. construction industry experience

The CM Department (http://coen.boisestate.edu/cm/home.asp) is nationally recognized and offers a Bachelor of Science degree accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The department currently serves approximately 250 construction management students.

Boise State University is a member of the state system of higher education and is the largest university in Idaho, with an enrollment of more than 19,000 students. The University is located in Idaho’s capital city and largest metropolitan area, which serves as the government, business, economic, health care, and cultural center of the state. The Boise area is home to an expanding array of high technology companies, regional medical centers, and a growing service industry. The city is convenient to outdoor recreation including world-class whitewater rivers, skiing, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and camping.

Qualified applicants should send an application including a resume, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Dr. Anthony D. Songer

Department of Construction Management

Boise State University

Mail Stop 2075

1910 University Drive

Boise, Idaho, 83725.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool is established.

Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EOE/AA Institution, Veterans preference.