Assistant Professor in Construction Management

The Department of Construction Management at the University of Washington seeks applications for one full-time, tenure track position in Construction Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a 9-month (Sept 16th - June 15th) with an anticipated start date of September, 2023. Salary will be based on a nine-month academic year appointment.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and is among the most innovative public universities in the world, per numerous ranking systems. One of our University’s highest priorities is to provide superior instruction to its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. To accomplish this mission, faculty members need to be available to students and advisees and courses need to be scheduled across the year and in patterns that maximize student access. As a research-intensive (R1) institution, the University also expects tenure-track faculty to pursue scholarship and research.

The Department of Construction Management values diversity, academic rigor, dedication to instructional mission, and innovative research in topics of relevance to construction management practice. The department resides in the College of Built Environments and enrolls over 250 students, divided between undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Our educational offerings include a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (with an Architecture dual degree option), an in-person Master of Science in Construction Management, an online Master of Science in Construction Management (co-offering with Civil and Environmental Engineering), and a college-wide Ph.D. in the Built Environment; we also offer a minor in Construction Management for students in other majors, and a certificate of construction management in partnership with UW Continuum College.

The department has currently nine full-time and several part-time faculty; numerous affiliate faculty from industry also support our instructional delivery. All our full-time faculty members fulfill some of their instructional duties in support of the ACCE-accredited Bachelor of Science degree, which carries an outstanding reputation within the industry for developing graduates who are ready for entry-level management positions. The focus of the undergraduate program is building construction, but we also offer elective courses on heavy civil construction. On the other hand, our graduate program includes courses both on building and heavy civil construction. More information about the department can be found at http://cm.be.uw.edu/.

The selected applicant will have a mix of expectations as follows:

• To embrace the university’s diversity mission at department’s and college’s levels; to support achievement of the department’s and the college’s strategic goals for equity and inclusion through own teaching, mentoring, service and/or outreach; and to encourage diverse views on emergent construction management topics among students and industry.
• To support the department’s research mission by pursuing innovative scholarship essential to effective teaching and research, and by carrying out research activities necessary to support own scholarship, such as developing strong externally-funded research programs, and publishing in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. This position will be expected to collaborate widely and build new and/or augment existing relationships within the department and the college.
• To support the department’s instructional mission by teaching coursework in the undergraduate, graduate and/or professional programs; to supervise research graduate students; and to communicate effectively and incorporate information technology into the classroom. 
• To perform appropriate departmental and university service; and to serve on graduate committees;

Positive attributes for consideration revolve around the above expectations and also include, but are not limited to,

• an active research agenda carrying momentum as evidenced by publications in leading journals, grant submissions and management, and supervision of research students;
• evidence of collaborative approach to scholarship and research; 
• experience teaching courses in Construction Management or related fields at the higher education level while incorporating information technology into the classroom;
• evidence of participation in service activities that support students and can raise the department’s reputation with local, regional, national and global entities.

People who do not see themselves historically represented in academia and the built environment fields are encouraged to apply.

The base salary range for this position will be $10,000-12,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include salary for selected summer months. 

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field by the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions

The UW is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Please apply online through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/120013) with:

• a letter of application outlining how they satisfy the minimum qualifications and other positive attributes for consideration;
• a statement noting the potential to support the Department’s and College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in regard to teaching and research (maximum 2 pages);
• a teaching and mentoring statement (maximum 2 pages);
• a statement of research plans including how the individual envision to collaborate within the department, college and university (maximum 3 pages);
• a detailed curriculum vitae;
• a document including the name, e-mail, mailing address, and phone number of at least four references.

Review of applications will begin February 6, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may contact Dr. Giovanni Migliaccio, Department Chair gianciro@uw.edu regarding the status of the opening or with further questions on the position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.