Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include a Cover Letter indicating how the candidate’s background and credentials meet the position’s responsibilities and qualifications, a current Curriculum Vitae, a statement of Teaching Philosophy (maximum 2 pages), unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework completed, and a list of names and contact information for three professional references.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by January 5, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

Application Link: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=4415&site=1
 
Job Summary: 
The School of Construction and Design at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the Instructor level, with a target start date of August 2025.

About the Construction Management Program:
The School of Construction and Design at the University of Southern Mississippi offers nationally accredited programs that provide relevant knowledge and technology for design and construction education to serve the professional needs of the construction, architecture, and interior design sectors. The School has experienced an increase in student enrollment over the past years, making it one of the fastest growing units within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Construction Management Program is the largest of three degree programs offered by the School of Construction and Design. Architectural Engineering Technology and Interior Design are the other degree programs available. The entire Construction Management degree program is offered online in addition to the face-to-face program. The Construction Management program has 130 on-campus and 185 online students, as well as seven full-time faculty members, as of Fall 2024. The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), the major accreditation body for higher-education programs in construction management and related fields across the country, recently approved the Construction Management Program’s re-accreditation for six years, from July 31, 2022, to July 31, 2028. The Construction Management Program has forged strong ties with the construction industry and its alumni. An enthusiastic industry advisory council participates in and advises on degree program initiatives, providing enthusiastic support for the program. Members of the Industry Advisory Council frequently teach or appear as guest lecturers in the program. All members of the Industry Advisory Council’s Executive Committee are alumni or have employees who have graduated from the program. The Industry Advisory Council provides critical feedback on the mission of the program as well as each course. For more information about the Construction Management Program and the School of Construction and Design, please visit https://www.usm.edu/construction-design/index.php.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Teach undergraduate courses (face-to-face and online) in Construction Management.
2. Utilize effective teaching methods to ensure that all course outcomes are met.
3.  Support the Construction Management program including new course development and curriculum improvement.
4.  Fulfill institutional service duties within the School, College, University, and community.
5.  Engage in student-related activities such as supervising student projects, advising student organizations, and coaching student teams for competitions.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in a construction-related discipline and a minimum of 5 years relevant construction industry experience.
• Ability to provide high-quality instruction in areas such as: project management, estimating, scheduling, materials and methods, safety, and structural design.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to collegiality and evidence of effective communication skills. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills for managing course content, student assignments, and projects.
• Ability to apply technology and modern techniques in teaching.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to integrate real-world experiences and case studies into the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Previous experience of teaching online courses.
• Professional registration/licensure (PE, PMP, DBIA, LEED, etc.).
• Significant construction industry experience.
• Experience developing and delivering construction management courses in classroom and online environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software relevant to construction management such as BIM, BlueBeam, Primavera P6, etc.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
   

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.