Description
 
The Department of Construction Science (COSC) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications from qualified candidates for multiple full-time tenured or tenure-track Associate Professor positions, with a target start date of Fall 2025. While our primary goal is to hire qualified candidates at the Associate Professor level, we also encourage candidates with an outstanding record of teaching, scholarship supported by external grants, and service to apply, as exceptional applicants may be considered for positions at the Assistant or Full Professor levels.

We seek candidates who can develop a highly visible and nationally recognized research program in their area of expertise, contribute to scholarly work in the construction domain, promote students’ lifelong learning by integrating research and education, and engage in professional service. Core responsibilities for this position also include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as providing service to the department, university, and professional community, including outreach to the industry.

The Department of Construction Science (COSC) is one of the largest and most renowned programs of construction higher education. The Department offers STEM degrees in all three B.S., M.S. (face-to-face and online options), and Ph.D. levels. The undergraduate program in Construction Science has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) since 1978, and in 2012, the master’s program in Construction Management was the first graduate program accredited by ACCE. In 2021, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved the Ph.D. program in construction science. This doctoral program in construction is the first in Texas and offers three concentration areas; i) construction management and safety, ii) smart construction, and iii) sustainable construction to meet the rapid changes and demands of the construction industry and academia. The Department has (1) a student population composed of over 1,500 students at the undergraduate level, 150 students at the Master’s degree level, and 30 Ph.D. students.; (2) 70 faculty and staff members; (3) the strong support of a Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC), composed of over 300 firms from various AEC/FM domains; and (4) eight endowed professorships. Each year, the Department awards more than $500,000 in scholarships through the support of our partners and conducts the largest department-level career fair at TAMU. The Department is housed in Francis Hall, a state-of-the-art 35,000 SF historic building located in the heart of the campus, which is the only stand-alone building for construction education in Texas. More information about the Department is available at: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/cosc/. 

Located in College Station, Texas, TAMU is about 90 miles northwest of Houston, 100 miles northeast of Austin, and within a three-hour drive to Dallas, and San Antonio. TAMU’s main campus is home to over 75,000 students, with more than 574,000 former students worldwide. As an incubator for knowledge creation and an exemplar in experiential teaching, TAMU is a Tier 1 public university, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and one of only 17 institutions in the nation to hold the triple designation as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university. More information on TAMU is available at: https://www.tamu.edu/.

Qualifications
 
Required Qualifications for Successful Candidates:

·         A Ph.D. degree in construction or a closely related discipline on or before the start date of their appointment. 

·         Demonstrated evidence of or a strong potential to develop, a high-impact research program supported by external funding and collaborate across disciplines to develop research initiatives in their area of expertise.

·         Commitment to excellence in teaching in both graduate and undergraduate levels, and mentoring of undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs.

 

Preferred Qualifications for Successful Candidates:

·         A minimum of three years of industry experience in the U.S.

·         Expertise and a successful research/teaching record in core construction management areas including construction materials and methods, scheduling, estimating, and project management.

·         Expertise and a successful research/teaching record in efficient building design and performance modeling, M/E/P systems, and related fields.

·         Expertise, experience, and interest in designing and implementing construction workforce and professional development programs.

·         Expertise in emerging areas of construction research and education, not currently covered by our faculty.

 

Application Instructions
Application materials should be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/157643

The review of applications will begin in the first week of December, but the positions will remain open until filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 30, 2024. These faculty positions are full-time, nine-month appointments, with the opportunity for conducting research, continuing education, or professional consulting during the summer months. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s credentials. 

 

Applications must include the following: 

·         Cover Letter 

·         Curriculum Vitae 

·         Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable (maximum 3 pages in total).

·         Names and contact information for three to five professional references 

 

Questions regarding this position should be sent to Dr. David Jeong (djeong@tamu.edu) / Dr. Chuma Nnaji (cnnaji@tamu.edu) / Ms. Liz Smith (liz-smith@tamu.edu)