Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor in Construction Management
Department of Construction Management, East Carolina University

Organizational Unit Overview: The College of Engineering and Technology is comprised of the Departments of Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology Systems. Faculty and staff in the College provide high-quality graduate and undergraduate degree opportunities and research and service programs that enable students to achieve their career goals and that promote a strong, sustainable future for our region.

Job Duties: The Department of Construction Management in the College of Engineering and Technology seeks a full-time Teaching Instructor(s) or Teaching Assistant Professor(s) on a 9-month appointment to teach and advise students beginning in January 2025. This is a fixed-term positions which is annually renewed based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Contingent upon available funding.

The successful candidate will be responsible to develop and maintain curriculum in Construction Management, mentor/advise students, perform service functions, and articulate with construction industry representatives. The position necessitates working in a team setting and making positive contributions to the Department. Service to the university, community, and profession is expected.

The Department of Construction Management currently has 14 full-time faculty members serving approximately 690 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Classification Title: Teaching Instructor

Working Title:  Teaching Instructor; Teaching Assistant Professor (Fixed-Term Faculty)

Minimum Education/Experience: Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. All degrees must be conferred by accredited institutions.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: A combination of teaching and relevant industry professional experience at the project management level (preferably in the United States) of at least five years is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach undergraduate courses in BIM, Surveying, Contract, Equipment Management, Scheduling, Estimating, Cost Control, Mechanical, and Electrical Systems (MEP). Applicants holding a Ph.D. degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field able to teach graduate courses will be preferably considered.

Special Instructions to Applicant: East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of four references, including contact information, online. In addition, please submit additional documents #1: Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Experience, and Interests (2 pages).

Additionally, original letters of reference will be collected through PeopleAdmin as required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Ebony Applewhite-Wiggins, College of Engineering and Technology, 100 Science and Technology Building, Mail Stop 507, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to submit an original official transcript.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/75024

Additional Instructions to Applicant: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Open until filled

AA/EOE: East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment:  Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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