Assistant Professor of Construction Management, Department of Engineering Management and Technology Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is seeking an Assistant Professor of Construction Management for the Department of Engineering Management and Technology. This full-time position requires a Ph.D. in engineering or related field, with the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants should have industry experience and be able to engage with local construction companies. The review of applications will begin on April 14, 2025.
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Construction Management, Department of Engineering Management and Technology
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Full-time Education
Posted on April 03, 2025
Description
The Department of Engineering Management & Technology (EMT) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor Level in Construction Management.
Qualifications
The successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in related engineering, construction management, or a closely related field from an accredited program, giving him/her the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the commercial construction curriculum. Examples of areas of instruction are Estimating, Scheduling, Documents, Structures, BIM, MEP, etc. Individuals with prior commercial or research experience in construction are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants who are “all but dissertation” (ABD) will be considered for faculty positions at UTC; however, the degree must be awarded before August 1, 2025. Applicants should be willing to engage in a variety of instructional modalities, including online instruction, and have a commitment to undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities. This position also requires establishing working relationships with the local construction industry for education, training, and project activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to motivate and inspire students, are desired.
The EMT Department, as part of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), offers an
ABET-ETAC
accredited B.S. degree in Engineering Technology Management with concentrations in Engineering Management and Construction Management, a B.A.S. degree in Mechatronics, and an M.S. degree in Engineering Management with a concentration in Construction. For additional information, please visit utc/college-engineering-computer-science/programs/engineering-management-and-technology/index.php
The review of applications will begin on April 14, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Instructions
Applications should include:
a cover letter,
teaching and research statements,
current curriculum vita,
unofficial transcripts,
and names, titles, and e-mail addresses for three references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested later.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site.
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