Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Construction Management
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
College of Engineering and Computing - Engineering
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Texas A&M University-Texarkana invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management and Program Coordinator in the College of Engineering and Computing. The successful candidate will help develop and deliver the new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program through teaching, scholarship, student mentoring, and service.
Consistent with the University's R2 research aspirations, the successful candidate will establish a productive research program, pursue external funding, disseminate scholarly work, and engage students in research. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to a student-centered learning environment, are essential.
Working with college leadership and colleagues, the faculty member will develop courses, identify laboratory needs, build industry partnerships, and establish assessment processes that support student success and accreditation readiness. Through experiential learning and research, the faculty member will prepare students to manage construction projects with technical competence, sound business judgment, and professional integrity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach assigned courses using effective instructional practices, current construction examples, and appropriate digital tools. Develop clear learning outcomes, evaluate student performance, and provide timely feedback.
Develop and revise course content in assigned areas, which may include estimating and cost control, scheduling, construction materials and methods, project delivery, contract administration, safety, surveying, sustainability, and BIM.
Create practical learning experiences through laboratories, site visits, case studies, industry-sponsored projects, and capstone activities. Coordinate these experiences with appropriate safety procedures and university requirements.
Conduct peer-reviewed and applied scholarship appropriate to the discipline and rank. Seek grants, contracts, and industry-supported projects; mentor students in research and professional presentations.
Assist with curriculum planning, learning assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement. Support preparation for initial ACCE accreditation and subsequent accreditation activities.
Advise students on academic progress, internships, career opportunities, professional certifications, and graduate study. Support recruitment, student organizations, competitions, and retention efforts.
Develop and sustain industry partnerships that support curriculum relevance, internships, guest instruction, project opportunities, and employment. Collaborate with engineering, computing, and business faculty.
Participate in division, college, and university committees; contribute to professional organizations and community engagement.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in construction management, construction science, civil engineering with construction emphasis, architecture, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
A record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching in construction management courses and laboratories.
A record of, or demonstrated potential for, active and impactful research, scholarly publication, and external funding appropriate to the rank sought.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that meets Texas A&M University-Texarkana…