Construction Management, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Printing, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Accounts Payable, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Civil Engineering, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Equipment, Construction Management, Employment Law, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Funding, Material Science, Mentoring, Pre-Stressed Concrete, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), Publications, Research Skills, Risk, State Laws and Regulations, Sustainability, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Marcos, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Information

Posting Information =====================

Position Title: Construction Management Assistant Professor Job Posting Number: 2026069TTL Job Location: San Marcos Department: Department of Engineering Technology

Position Description --------------------

The Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University is seeking applicants to fill two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in our growing Construction Science and Management and Concrete Industry Management programs beginning in Fall 2026. The undergraduate programs are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) respectively and currently serve almost 1000 students. The department also operates MS and PhD programs in construction management with in-person and online options.

Responsibilities -----------------

The selected candidate will be expected to excel in teaching and have excellent oral and written English communication skills. The individual selected for this position will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as departmental needs require. The selected candidate is also expected to conduct research and to secure external funding establish an independent research program and publish in areas appropriate for both construction management and concrete industry management and for an emerging research institution. The candidate will also be expected to engage both undergraduate and graduate students in their research activities and to supervise graduate students. In addition, the selected candidate will participate in appropriate service activities at the program, department, university, and professional levels.

Required Qualifications ----------------------

  • An earned doctoral degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • An undergraduate degree in Construction Management from an ACCE or ABET accredited institution or in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or a closely related field from a similarly accredited institution.
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

  • Publication record in academic journals and proceedings.
  • The potential for a viable externally funded research program.
  • Three or more years of full-time work experience in a construction management or construction engineering discipline.
  • Research expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Artificial intelligence in construction management
  • Concrete materials science
  • Concrete production
  • Virtual design and construction
  • Extended reality
  • Digital twins
  • Digital construction
  • Predictive analytics for schedule and cost risk in construction
  • 3D printed concrete structures
  • Modular and offsite construction
  • Resilient and insurable construction systems
  • Ability to teach in one or more of the following content areas:
  • Construction technology
  • Construction materials, means, and methods
  • Construction equipment and methods
  • Construction contracts, risk, and ethics
  • Fundamentals of concrete construction, means, and methods
  • Precast/Prestressed concrete products and management
  • Sustainability in concrete
  • Concrete problems diagnosis and prevention
  • Earned construction industry certifications, i.e. Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), LEED-AP, DBIA, Design-Build Professional, or related.

Application Procedures ---------------------

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. To be considered for the position, applicants are required to submit the following application materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
  • Research Statement (maximum two pages of text not including supporting materials such as sample class activities, observation letters, or evaluations)
  • Three reference letters (at least one of which explicitly addressing teaching)
  • To ensure full consideration, all materials listed above should arrive by February 16, 2026. Please clearly address how you meet all criteria in your application materials.

Proposed Start Date: Fall 2026 Posting Date: October 16, 2026 Review Date: February 16, 2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled

Legal Notices ------------

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications, including but not limited to criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment and then subsequent routine background checks, cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation -------------------------

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Record Checks and Verifications ------------------------------

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications, including but not limited to criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment -------------------------------

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I-9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State ------------------------

Texas State University is a large student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2 TXST) is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact. Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

Quick Link ------------

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55573

Applicant Documents ---------------------

Required Documents ---------------------

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Optional Documents (DD 214, DD1300, Veterans Preference Supplemental Questions)

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

  • Do you have an undergraduate degree in Construction Management from an ACCE or ABET accredited institution or in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or a closely related field? Yes No
  • Do you have a doctoral degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field? Yes I have a doctoral degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Yes ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date. No

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