Instructor/Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Position Details

Position Details

About the Institution

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are located in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 64 countries around the world.

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Highly ranked among Indiana colleges for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small classes that create opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at isu-humanresources@indstate.edu

Comments to Applicants

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training (OPT or CPT). The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit application materials by November 1, 2026. Attach a letter of application/cover letter, vitae/resume, a list of three references, and unofficial transcripts.

Job Title Instructor/Assistant Professor of Construction Management Department Thompson Thrift Construction Mgt Work Schedule

Assigned by Chairperson

Notice of Vacancy Number F26-00068 Desired Start Date 08/01/2027 Open Date 09/16/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Faculty - To be determined Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade TBD - Instructor or Assistant Professor Salary Range Commensurate with experience Benefits Associated with this Position

• Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
• TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
• TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
• Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
• Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
• Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
• Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.

Optional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function

Indiana State University's Thompson Thrift Department of Construction Management is seeking applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Multi-Year Contract Instructor. Duties include undergraduate courses in the Construction Management Degree Program. This is a nine-month position with the possibility of summer teaching assignments.

Specific Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chair of the Department, this position will teach, research, and provide service to the Department.

The successful candidate will actively contribute to continuing program development, collaborate with colleagues, and engage with students to promote curriculum in areas of construction management. Teach related topics in an intensively active, outcomes-based learning environment in which innovative pedagogy, timely curriculum, creative assignments, and excellence in student work is paramount. Continuous improvement of course materials in on-campus sections must be replicated through Indiana State University's highly regarded online program.

Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses in any of the following courses:

• CNST 213 - Environmental Control Systems 3 Credits
• CNST 306 - Sustainable Design and Construction 3 Credits
• CNST 314 - Estimating and Bid Preparation 3 Credits
• CNST 330 - Construction Accounting, Finance, and Safety 3 Credits
• CNST 420 - Construction Surveying 3 Credits
• And other courses as needed.

For the Tenure Track position additional duties include serving on university committees, curriculum development, academic advisement and performing appropriate scholarly research and professional service within the guidelines of the University.

Required Relevant Education & Experience

Instructor rank: Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Technology Management (construction focused), Project Management (construction focused), Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or closely related field, and three years of experience or a bachelor's degree in the construction management, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architectural engineering, or engineering with focus on civil with ten years of experience in the domestic United States or Canadian construction industry. At least one degree must be in construction management, civil engineering or architectural engineering.

Tenure Track rank: PhD in Construction Management, Engineering or Technology Management (construction focused), Project Management (construction focused) or Business Administration (construction focused), Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering. ABD will be considered but PhD must be earned by 2027 spring semester.

A foreign educational equivalent is acceptable.

Required Field(s) of Study Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be able to travel; some overnight travel, when required, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

None

Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• References
• Undergraduate Transcript
• Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Doctoral Transcript
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a PhD in the field listed in this posting, or a master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a bachelor's with ten years of experience in the domestic United States or Canadian construction industry? ABD candidates will be considered for the tenure track position but the PhD must be earned by 2027 spring semester.
• Yes
• No