The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for *Revised* Assistant/Associate Faculty In-Residence, Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction Department, College of Engineering [R0133961].

*Revised* ROLE of the POSITION

The Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction (CEEC) Department within the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering at UNLV invites applications for a full-time, Assistant /Associate Faculty In-Residence (FIR) in Construction Management (CM) commencing Fall 2024. The CEEC Department offers an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited BS degree in Civil Engineering and an American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)-accredited BS degree in Construction Management. The Department also offers an MS in Construction and Infrastructure Management (MSCIM), an MS in Engineering – Civil and Environmental Engineering (MSE), and a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The MSCIM degree is for students from various backgrounds, emphasizing the management of construction and transportation infrastructure. Upon hire, the successful applicant is expected to contribute substantially to fulfilling teaching responsibilities in the construction management undergraduate degree program.

Job responsibilities include teaching CM undergraduate courses, including courses in Quantity Surveying and Document Analysis, Construction Engineering Mechanics, Construction Field Inspection, Concrete Design in Construction, Temporary Construction Structures, Steel and Wood Design in Construction and/or other CM courses. The candidate may be assigned to teach graduate-level CM courses if required by the department. This position’s additional responsibilities include but are not limited to 1) working with CM-AGC student organizations and competition teams (e.g., advising AGC student chapter, participating in ASC CM student competitions, etc.), 2) supervising/mentoring undergraduate CM students, 3) participating in ACCE course and program assessments, 4) engaging with the local construction industry and professional associations to advance CM undergraduate student success, and 5) providing academic service to the CM program, the department, the college, and the university, which will include attending faculty meetings and serving on appropriate committees.

This position is non-tenure track. However, upon review of continued professional growth, the successful FIR applicant can be promoted to associate professor–in-residence, and full professor-in-residence level. It is anticipated that the contract will be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory performance related to the teaching and other job responsibilities as stated above.

*Revised* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D. in construction management, built environment, civil engineering, or closely related areas from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

In addition, the successful candidate should:

• Possess at the time of appointment an earned Ph.D. degree in construction management, construction engineering, or construction engineering management. If the candidate has an earned Ph.D. degree title in an area other than construction management, the area of specialty must be in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, or Construction Engineering unless the candidate has extensive documented externally verified experience in the construction industry and teaching CM courses.
• Provide evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English.

Preference will be given to Assistant Professor FIR level applicants over the Associate level unless applicants can document considerable professional knowledge and prior industry experience in construction management and extensive prior experience teaching undergraduate CM courses. 

*Revised* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate courses as documented by CM teaching experience at a 4-year higher education institution. As this position emphasizes teaching undergraduate CM courses, candidates should demonstrate they can teach the majority of courses stated in the section “role of the position.”
• Considerable verified US construction industry experience or equivalent experience related to CM in terms of quantity surveying, steel and wood design, concrete design, temporary construction structures, and/or construction field inspection.
• Prior experience in working with CM students, CM student organizations, and CM students’ competitions.
• Prior experience in ACCE accreditation processes and being able to collect and analyze accreditation data related to the CM undergraduate program.
• Possession of construction management certification (e.g., AIC’s Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), etc.) is preferred.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment. This is important as UNLV is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, with more than half of UNLV students coming from diverse backgrounds.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates must submit the following five documents for consideration: 1) a letter of interest; 2) a detailed Curriculum Vitae; 3) a teaching statement (maximum two pages); 4) a statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion (maximum one page); and 5) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies the candidate in advance. There is no need to submit a research statement as this is a teaching position. Short-listed applicants will be requested to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and they must submit it to be considered. In their letter of interest, applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Applicants should specifically indicate the applied-for position in their letter of interest.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on February 15, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Jin Ouk Choi, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0133961” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

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The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

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