The Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Instructor (non-tenure track) faculty position beginning August 2026.

Appointment: Nine-month appointment with a starting date of August 15, 2026

Position Summary/Responsibilities:
Effort: 90% Teaching, 10 % Service

The Department of Construction Management is seeking a full-time Non-Tenure Track Faculty member at the rank of Instructor to teach courses across the newly developed Construction Engineering (BS) program and the existing Construction Management (BS) program. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate instruction in one or both programs, depending on their area of expertise and departmental needs.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses that prepare students for professional careers in the construction industry and related fields; engage with student organizations and mentor student competition teams; and participate in service activities that advance the mission of the department, the college, and the university. Exemplary service activities include serving on departmental, college, or university committees and contributing to departmental initiatives, policies, and strategic planning efforts.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the construction industry including, jobsite supervision/management, project management and coordination, engineering and engineering services (inspection, testing, etc.), subcontracting, professional craft, and/or other construction industry related experience.
• Potential to successfully teach university-level courses.
• The ability to teach at least two of the following courses (see course descriptions at https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/courses-az/cone/)
  •  CONE 103 Virtual Design and Construction I
  • CONE 203 Virtual Design and Construction II
  • CONE 302 Preconstruction and Project Control Systems
  • CONE 404 Production Planning of Construction Operation
  • CONE 405 Virtual Design and Construction III

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• More than five (5) years of construction experience within the previous 8 years.
• Graduate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related fields.
• Construction-industry certifications.
• Construction-industry training experience as an instructor.
• Higher education teaching experience as an instructor or guest lecturer.
• Demonstrated performance in teaching or training that positively impacts student learning.
• Knowledge and/or teaching abilities in one or more of the following areas:
  • Construction Contracts and Project Administration
  • Construction Equipment and Methods
  • Construction Estimating
  • Construction Materials and Methods
  • Graphics Communications in Construction
  • Materials Testing and Processing
  • Structural Systems in Construction
  • Surveying and Construction Layout

See full posting and application instructions at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/169438

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on December 30, 2025

Search Contact: Questions may be directed to search chair Dr. Jon Elliott at Jon.Elliott@colostate.edu

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.