Position Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor in Construction Management
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
The Department of Marketing, Sports Business & Construction Management in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time Assistant Teaching Professor, to begin Spring 2027 (Fall 2027 considered).
The successful candidate will:
- develop course material aligned with ACCE accreditation standards
- teach a full undergraduate load of eight sections annually
- contribute to service commitments
- participate in construction management industry advisory board meetings
- attend employment/career fairs
- support the recruitment of students and potential future colleagues.
- Active involvement in the life of the College and the university – including attendance at program, department, and college meetings – and continued involvement in the construction industry outside the university are expected.
Qualifications
- Preferred candidates will hold a Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
- Candidates with an undergraduate degree in Construction Management and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) will also be considered.
- The candidate should have at least 10 years of direct experience in the construction industry and be able to develop course material aligned with accreditation standards and teach undergraduate courses.
- Teaching topics for consideration include construction management, construction safety, building codes, mechanical and electrical systems for construction, structural analysis, estimating, scheduling, land planning and development, construction layout, and heavy/civil construction.
- Additional areas will be considered based on the individual’s background.
- OSHA certification or the demonstrated ability and willingness to obtain it is preferred, to support instruction in Construction Safety.
Application Documents (Required)
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three references
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Minimum / Preferred Education
- Minimum: Master’s Degree. Preferred: Master’s Degree.
Review / Timeline
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Open until filled.
Search Committee Chair (contact)
Majed Dabdoub - dabdoubm@nku.edu
Background Check
Any candidate offered this position will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
