Assistant Professor of Practice, Construction Management

Northern Arizona University

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

The Construction Management (CM) Program serves 345 undergraduate students and is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Programs (CENE) jointly serve 287 undergraduate and 18 graduate students and are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The CM Program receives substantial industry support, allowing us to tap into a broad range of expertise. The Generation Next Sponsorship program provides external funding for faculty development and travel; curriculum improvements; and student competitions and field trips. This industry support also allows us to offer the Construct for Practice (C4P) lab, which is a hands-on academic experience that differentiates our program from the competition. Our faculty includes recognized and award-winning teachers who have extensive construction and management experience.

About the Position

We seek candidates with a passion for teaching undergraduate students who have recent and relevant domestic construction and/or engineering industry experiences. The primary duties will be in-person classroom teaching in the Construction Management Program, with options to teach in the Civil Engineering Program depending on qualifications and departmental needs.

The successful candidate will be hired as a full-time, non-tenure track, benefit-eligible Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a nine-month academic year position which will start in the Fall of 2026 on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus, with potential of Spring 2026 start depending on candidate availability and search timeline.

This is a renewable position pending satisfactory job performance, availability of funding, and program need. Construction Management faculty are eligible to apply for funds from our Friends of Faculty Endowment for travel and professional development support.

The ideal candidate will have one of the following sets of education, skills and experience:

1. Five or more years of domestic construction and/or engineering experience and a master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field OR
2. Five or more years of domestic construction and/or engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field; and Master of Business Administration or equivalent OR
3. Ten or more years of domestic construction and/or engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.

Responsibilities Include

Teach four classes each semester in areas based on qualifications, in areas that may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Infrastructure
• Geotechnical
• Project management and control
• Construction project estimating and scheduling
• Building systems
• Construction materials, means and methods
• Construction documentation (plan reading)

Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing courses using online Learning Management System (LMS).
• Service to department, university and profession.
• Curriculum Development.
• Maintenance of professional currency, relevance and certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or related field.
• 5 years U.S. construction and/or engineering experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction and/or engineering experience in excess of 5 years.
• Teaching experience and/or training.
• Experience in fields related to Geotechnical and/or Infrastructure.
• Industry certifications and/or professional registration.
• Scholarly, creative, and/or professional achievements.
• Master's or Doctorate degree by date of appointment.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Teaches in specialized areas such as
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.nau.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-practice-construction-management-flagstaff-arizona-united-states







Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency



jeid-c7c5645ecebfbd4cb92928062597cace