Instructor of Construction Management

The Engineering Department at St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, a private, Catholic university invites nominations and applications for an instructor position in construction management. The position will be available as early as the Spring semester of 2021. This position requires a Ph.D. (or M.S with significant industry experience) in construction management or a closely-related discipline and a commitment to excellence in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, program development, and service. ABD candidates with an expected completion date within one year of appointment will be considered. Applicants should be willing to engage in a variety of instructional modalities, including online instruction and evening classes, and a commitment to developing undergraduate, graduate and continuing education curricula in construction management. This position also requires establishing working relationships with local industries for education, training, and research activities. Individuals with industrial experience are highly encouraged to apply.

The Engineering Department houses six undergraduate and five graduate programs. For more information about the Department refer to the webpage at www.stmarytx.edu/engineering/. Opportunities for multi-disciplinary research exist within the Department and the School of Science, Engineering and Technology. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes: strong oral and written communication skills; highly organized; proactive; capable of working independently, yet able to work in a team; the ability to establish rapport with a range of constituents across the campus; and the ability to work with a diverse student body in a multicultural environment.

Founded in 1852 by the Society of Mary, the Marianists, St. Mary's is a comprehensive Catholic and Marianist university with a strong tradition of integrating liberal arts with professional studies. St. Mary's enrolls 3,600 students in a diverse setting with five schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. St. Mary's has been cited for high graduation rates among Texas colleges and is ranked among the best in the West Region for value and academic quality by U.S. News & World Report. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest, and continues to advocate the Marianist mission of academic excellence and servant leadership. St. Mary's is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. The successful candidate does not need to be of the Catholic faith, but is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission https://www.stmarytx.edu/campuslife/spiritual/marianists.

The review of applications will begin October 30, 2020 and continue until the position is filled, no later than that start of the Fall 2021 semester. Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Applicants should electronically submit the employment application, a vita, teaching and research interest statement, evidence of experience with laboratory equipment in the areas of emphasis, and names and contact information of three references. Please address all documentation to Dr. Gopal Easwaran, Chair of the Search Committee. Incomplete applications may not be considered. St. Mary’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is accompanied by a strong benefits package. This position will be initially supported by a U.S Department of Education Title V, Part (a) Grant, Award P031S190118. All qualified applicants are welcome; minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.