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Professor of Practice - Construction Management Program

  • 496192
  • Full-Time
  • Construction Management
Department: Construction Management Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Construction Management Program (CM) at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, Professor of Practice position. This is a non-tenure-track appointment with an anticipated start date of January 15, 2027.

The selected candidate will teach four undergraduate courses per semester and participate in or lead curricular and programmatic initiatives, including internship programming, industry relations, and student competitions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Candidates must have earned a Master of Science degree in construction management or a related field, such as construction science, civil engineering, or architectural engineering. Candidates must also have a minimum of five years of relevant construction industry experience and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management, construction science, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a closely related field, along with 10 to 15 years of extensive and relevant construction industry experience, may also be considered. Higher education teaching experience is preferred.

With its vision to be “the industry’s university program,” UH CM is dedicated to preparing industry-ready graduates, offering practical curricula for students and working professionals, and conducting applied and academic research. The CM program has approximately 900 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 200 industry partners serving on its industry advisory boards and participating in its approved internship employer program. The Process and Industrial Construction Program was recently recognized with the Spirit of ECC Award for its contributions to the industrial construction sector. The CM program is a designated STEM program and is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). Additional information is available at: https://www.cee.uh.edu/construction-management/programs/bachelor-science-construction-management

The College of Engineering is the second-largest college and one of the fastest-growing colleges at the University of Houston. As a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university, UH seeks highly dedicated scholars, researchers, and teachers to help educate and prepare future technologists, engineers, scientists, and business leaders for careers in innovation, economic development, and workforce advancement.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the flagship institution of the UH System. With more than 47,000 students, UH is one of the largest research universities in the nation and is consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. The university maintains strong collaborations with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and Houston’s energy, healthcare, and technology industries. Faculty enjoy access to outstanding research facilities, opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong support for securing competitive external funding.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

 

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