Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Construction Systems Management

Department:

FAES | Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

This position will be 100% teaching as a professional practice track (non-tenure occurring), 9-month appointment.

The Ohio State University seeks qualified candidates for an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Construction Systems Management (CSM) position starting on or after Aug. 15, 2022. The position is 100% instruction and will provide oversight to and deliver instruction within the CSM undergraduate program. Ability to teach a wide variety of courses within the CSM curriculum will be viewed favorably. The candidate would have opportunities to engage with multiple academic units/centers/institutes such as the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering; Sustainability Institute; and Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning.

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in our profession. We are particularly interested in applications from individuals with diverse life experiences and whose scholarship addresses indigenous knowledge and lifeways; natural and/or cultural resources of importance to different groups of people; use of assistive technologies to enhance outdoor and/or nature-based learning; or enhancing the economic and social well-being of under-privileged or minoritized communities through environmental, outdoor, and/or nature-based education.

Specific Expectations and Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate CSM courses to students in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). CSM courses may include, but are not limited to, construction safety, materials and methods, building mechanical and electrical systems, surveying and graphics, structures, estimating, scheduling, contracts and documents, heavy construction, project management, sustainable construction, and CSM capstone. The specific courses will be determined by the specialty area of the faculty to be hired. The candidate will be expected to collaborate and interact with interdisciplinary faculty, programs, and trade and professional organizations. The candidate will be responsible for advising the CSM Student Club and construction management student competition teams, advising undergraduate students, assisting in development of study abroad opportunities, and providing service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession. The candidate is also expected to work closely with the departmental academic affairs committee, CSM program coordinator, and other faculty and instructors on curriculum development and program assessment activities necessary for continuing accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include: a PhD (or soon to be awarded) in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field. The candidate should have skills in project planning, construction management, building science and technologies, and/or computer applications. Desired qualifications include demonstrated ability to teach, recruit and advise students, and mentor student clubs and competition teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to teach, recruit, and advise undergraduate students and mentor student organizations and competition teams. Preferred candidates will have construction industry or similar experience and professional licensure and certifications related to construction (e.g., licensed engineer, contractor or construction licensure, certified construction manager, etc.).

Application Process

External applicants may apply at https://osujoblinks.com/8wma

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.