Professor and Department Head
Department of Construction Management
College of Health and Human Sciences
Colorado State University

Full Posting: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/152409

Appointment: Twelve-month appointment with a desired start date of July 1, 2025

Position Summary/Responsibilities:
Effort: 75% Administration: Department Leadership and Supervision, 15% Research & Scholarship, 10% Mentoring & Teaching

Colorado State University invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Construction Management (CM). We are seeking applicants with a proven track record in education, service, research, development, inspiring leadership, and effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Successful candidates will have demonstrated high ethical standards and are expected to operate in a transparent and collegial way.

Additionally, successful candidates should be responsive to the needs of faculty, staff, and students within the Department and have a strong commitment to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in and an enthusiastic commitment to promoting industry relations. We seek applicants who are excited about joining an outstanding department and working collaboratively with all its constituents to elevate the CM Department to the next level of national and international recognition.

The Professor and Department Head of Construction Management in the College of Health and Human Sciences is a 12-month, full-time faculty position. The successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to serve in a broad variety of roles as needed, and be dedicated to the mission of the Department, College, and University.

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Earned Doctorate in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or in a related field;
• Academic credentials commensurate with a faculty appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure (mid-career Associate Professor or higher rank);
• Demonstrated leadership experience, indicating the ability to effectively manage and support the professional development of department personnel and to develop, implement, and effectively communicate a focused strategic vision;
• Evidence of recognition and excellence in teaching in the construction management discipline, or in a related field;
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and student development at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Evidence of recognition and excellence in scholarship/research and demonstrated potential for seeking and acquiring funds for scholarly research;
• Commitment to growing industry partnerships, and identifying and supporting other strategically-aligned revenue generating initiatives;
• Demonstrated administrative experience, indicating the ability to effectively budget and equitably allocate resources; and
• Commitment to enhancing diversity among faculty, staff and students, and creating an equitable and inclusive environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Experience in providing tenure and promotion reviews and/or leading the tenure and promotion process;
• Professional experience in construction or closely related field;
• Service in positions of leadership in national and/or international professional organizations;
• Involvement or service to Associated Schools of Construction (ASC);
• Experience with assessment and ACCE accreditation/reaccreditation processes;
• Demonstrated evidence of effective fundraising and experience in donor relations;
• Demonstrated evidence of organizational/departmental service;
• Commitment to enhance graduate programs at the masters and PhD levels; and
• Proven record of leadership experience with an understanding of interaction with diverse groups of internal and external constituents.

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $225,000 – $250,000

Employee Benefits:
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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on November 11, 2024.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Procedure: Through the posting link on the University website, https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/152409, electronically submit a cover letter addressing the responsibilities, required and preferred qualifications of the position; current curriculum vita; statement of leadership philosophy and vision for the department; and, a list of three references with email addresses, and phone numbers. No email or mail-in applications will be accepted. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates

For full consideration, a complete application must be received by November 11, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, all inquiries regarding the position or the application process should be directed to: Julie Braungart Rieker, Professor and Head Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Email: juliebraungart.rieker@colostate.edu Phone: (970) 491-5558.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

About the Department, College, and University:
Department
The Department of Construction Management is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Colorado State University (CSU) is Colorado’s land-grant institution and holds the Doctoral/Research University-Extensive classification from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. The Department of Construction Management is one of the largest construction management programs in the country with approximately 800 undergraduate students, 20 graduate students, 21 faculty and 7 professional staff. The Department offers both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in construction management. The Department works in collaboration with both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and School of Education to offer interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs with construction management focus areas for students with diverse backgrounds and research interests. Academic advising and internship and career placement support is provided by professional staff. The department engages in teaching, scholarly, and outreach activities to promote the development of knowledge and skills related to construction management. The Department’s facilities include over 36,000 square feet in dedicated labs (physical testing and computer), classrooms, and offices to support its research, teaching, and service mission. The undergraduate program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE); it is interdisciplinary, integrating technology and innovative management systems with the basics of civil engineering, business and management, and the communication skills required to be successful in today’s world.

Our outstanding and highly recognized program features industry collaborations, service-learning, and national competitions providing hands-on learning opportunities for students. The Department houses the award-winning “CM Cares” program, which promotes service learning by infusing leadership traits, team building, and ethics through community service activities. It focuses on teaming students, faculty, staff, and industry partners to assist with construction related projects for people with special needs, or local community service agencies needing assistance that cannot be provided by other sources. The faculty members in the Department pursue applied research opportunities by maintaining a close association with the needs of the regional, national, and global Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry. In pursuing this research, the faculty members have identified five core research alliance areas that span research, teaching, and engagement activities and provide a common ground for interaction between faculty, students, and industry members: (i) Construction Education and Workforce Development, (ii) Construction Technology, (iii) Infrastructure Systems, (iv) Project Delivery and Management, and (v) Sustainability and Resilience. As the demands of the AEC industry change over time, these research alliance areas may evolve, and additional areas may be established.

The Department maintains close ties with the construction industry on many levels, including connecting with our job and internship placement programs, career fairs, sponsorships and philanthropic support, as well as in an advisory capacity through the Professional Advisory Development Board. The Department of Construction Management is located on the main campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website at: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/cm

College
The Department is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences, which is comprised of eight academic units: the Departments of Construction Management, Design and Merchandising, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Health and Exercise Science, Human Development and Family Studies, and Occupational Therapy, and the Schools of Education and Social Work. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is over 5,000 students, with a total of about 245 faculty members. Several of the College’s academic programs are nationally recognized or ranked. The College of Health and Human Sciences houses 20 different Institutes, Centers, Special Units, and Extension offices, designed to provide a broad range of outreach activities, to support social, economic and community development in Colorado, the nation, and the world.

University and City
Colorado State University, a prestigious Carnegie Doctoral Research University, was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff and students. CSU enrolls approximately 34,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in Fort Collins with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located 60 miles north of Denver in the city of Fort Collins situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Fort Collins is an active community with a population of approximately 172,000. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Indoor and outdoor activities are enjoyable in every season. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for Best Place for Business/Careers, Gallup Well Being Index for Healthiest Mid-Size City in America, CBS Moneywatch List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire, Outside Magazine Best Towns in America, among other select recognitions:
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