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Visiting Assistant or Associate Research Professor of Building Construction

Employer
Auburn University -McWhorter School of Building Science
Location
Auburn, Alabama
Salary
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
Closing date
Jul 25, 2022

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Specialty
Construction Engineering
Position Type
Faculty / Professor
Contract Type
Permanent
Organization Type
Academia

Job Details

Job Description Summary:
Auburn University is an R1 ranked public land grant institution with a mission based on instruction,
research, and outreach that is engaged with the state's constituents and resources. Auburn is in Alabama,
where more than 70% of the state is forested. The wood products industry figures prominently in the
state's economy and cultural memory. Alabama is a national leader in the production and innovation of
engineered wood products, including mass timber. To date, Auburn’s research efforts related to mass
timber have mostly been the purview of the engineering and forestry disciplines; however, there is an
imperative for applied research that demonstrates the deployment of this material system in the design
and construction of the built environment.
The McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn University seeks applications for a full-time, onsite,
Visiting Assistant/Associate Research Professor primarily focused on research of mass timber and
cross laminated timber (CLT) construction, with a secondary focus on wood-based prefabrication and offsite
construction systems and techniques. This is a visiting position with a term of three years
(renewable).
The selected candidate will work closely with a team of mass timber design researchers within the
College of Architecture, Design, and Construction (CADC). The appointment would include a limited
teaching component, including the development of new courses related to mass timber. The candidate is
also expected to establish active collaboration with researchers from the College of Forestry and Wildlife
Sciences and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering in order to pursue multi-disciplinary externally
funded research grants. Several lab facilities and centers across campus may be available for research,
including the Robins and Morton Construction Field Lab, the Auburn University Structural Testing
Laboratory, and the Forest Products Development Center.
Minimum Qualifications
 A graduate degree in building construction, construction management, architecture, engineering,
wood science, or an allied field; or a relevant undergraduate degree in these disciplines and a graduate
degree giving evidence of potential research productivity in a field related to the position at the time
employment begins.
 Professional and/or applied research experience in wood construction, CLT, and/or other mass timber
products.
 Evidence of the capacity and potential to develop a successful, externally funded research program in
the field of mass timber and CLT.
Desired Qualifications
 Doctoral degree in building construction or a related field.
 3 or more years of experience in wood science, CLT, and/or mass timber research.
 3 or more years of professional experience in wood, CLT, and/or mass timber construction.
 Experience related to wood-based prefabrication and off-site construction systems and techniques.
 A record of successful extramurally funded research and publication of research with national-level
recognition.
 A record of successful previous higher-ed teaching experience in architecture, engineering,
construction, or allied fields.
 Evidence of successful multi-disciplinary research collaborations.
Application Deliverables
Required online submission materials include: (1) a letter of interest outlining the candidate’s proposed
research plan; (2) a current curriculum vitae/resume; (3) statement or portfolio of relevant professional
and/or research experience; (4) names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three current
references.
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the
United States at the time this position is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed
term of employment.
Applicants must apply online at:
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/28951
Review of applications will begin on August 15th, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled, or
search discontinued.
Salary, Rank, and Length of Appointment
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. This non-tenure track position has funding
available for a three-year appointment. Continuation of employment will be based on (1) satisfactory
annual reviews during each of the first three years of employment, and (2) the attainment of sufficient
external research funding related to mass timber.
Further information on the requirements of a research faculty member (including description of Assistant
vs. Associate ranks) can be found in the Auburn University Faculty handbook located at
https://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/faculty-handbook/.
School Description: The McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI), established in 1947, is the
second oldest construction education program in the United States. BSCI maintains a proud tradition of
practical and professional construction education, offering an undergraduate degree in Building
Construction, a master’s degree in Building Construction, and a PhD in Building Construction. BSCI is
an active member of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and is fully accredited by the
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). For more information
see https://cadc.auburn.edu/construction.
The School is a part of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. The School has 20 full-time
faculty members with a student population of about 600. It has six named professorships and one
endowed chair, all generously supported by alumni. The School has more than 4,000 alumni, including
many who lead the industry in Engineering News Record’s top ranked firms. The McWhorter School is
housed in the dedicated 36,000sf LEED® Gold rated M. Miller Gorrie Center that was the result of
industry and alumni generosity and leadership.
The M. Miller and Frances Gorrie Construction Visualization lab was completed in 2019 to provide an
interactive virtual teaching and learning environment to the faculty and students
(https://cadc.auburn.edu/m-miller-and-frances-gorrie-construction-visualization-laboratory/). In addition,
the newly renovated three-acre Robins & Morton Construction Field Lab is available for hands-on
instruction, service learning, and research (https://cadc.auburn.edu/construction/aboutconstruction/
construction-facilities/robins-morton-construction-field-lab/).
About the College: The College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn, established in
1907, is the oldest in the Southeast and one of the oldest in the United States. It is comprised of the
McWhorter School of Building Science, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture, and
School of Industrial & Graphic Design. The college is committed to collaboration across these
disciplines. For more information on the college see www.cadc.auburn.edu.
About the University: Auburn University, a land grant institution, is an R1 institution by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It was chartered in 1856, and is located in Auburn,
Alabama. Auburn offers the baccalaureate in more than 140 areas, including exemplary programs in
architecture, agriculture, building science, business, engineering, forestry, industrial design, pharmacy,
and veterinary medicine. The institution currently enrolls more than 30,000 students. For more
information on Auburn see www.auburn.edu.
About the City of Auburn: Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama. Auburn is located in
eastern Alabama, 1-½ hours from Atlanta, Ga., 50 minutes from the capital, Montgomery, and 2 hours
from Birmingham. The Auburn School system is a recognized leader in education and is instrumental in
the growth of the city. The population of the county is over 165,000 people, and offers substantial career,
business, retail, and educational opportunities. Information on the school system is available
at www.auburnschools.org/ . More information is available from the Chamber of Commerce
at www.auburnchamber.com / and the City of Auburn at www.auburnalabama.org/.
For additional information contact:
Dr. Wesley Collins, Associate Professor
Search Committee Chair
McWhorter School of Building Science
316 M. Miller Gorrie Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
Tel: (334) 844-5987
E-mail: wes.collins@auburn.edu
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without
regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty,
including dual-career couples: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

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School Description: The McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI), established in 1947, is the second oldest construction education program in the United States. BSCI maintains a proud tradition of practical and professional construction education, offering an undergraduate degree in Building Construction, a Master’s Degree in Building Construction; and a PhD in Building Construction. BSCI is an active member of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and is fully accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). For more information see http://cadc.auburn.edu/construction. The McWhorter School is a part of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, hence offering opportunities for collaboration. The School has 20 full-time faculty members with a student population of about 500. It has six named professorships and one endowed chair, all generously supported by alumni. The McWhorter School of Building Science has more than 4,000 alumni, including many who lead the industry in Engineering News Record’s top ranked firms.The construction industry and BSCI alumni are extremely supportive of the School and its activities. The School has a unique Construction Industry Fund, supported by contractors’ licensing fees since 1992, that supports research for the construction industry, program enhancement, faculty development and continuing education. Substantial recurring funds have been committed to support the school in its mission to deliver the highest quality construction education. The dedicated 36,000sf LEED® Gold rated M. Miller Gorrie Center completed in 2007 was the result of industry and alumni generosity and leadership. The School has significant endowment funds that also support research and program enhancement. Recently, the school has received a gift that is dedicated to foster student engagement with service learning.The school is a leader in exploring Information and Visualization technologies applications in construction and construction education, working with industry leaders in seeking solutions to construction industry challenges, creating collaboration opportunities between disciplines, and maintaining outreach activities and providing study abroad opportunities for faculty and students.The M. Miller and Frances Gorrie Construction Visualization lab is recently established to provide an interactive virtual teaching and learning environment to the faculty and students (https://cadc.auburn.edu/m-miller-and-frances-gorrie-construction-visualization-laboratory/). The newly renovated Robins & Morton Construction Field Lab is available for hands-on instructions, service learning, and research.The school maintains an active study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students. This program helps our students to have an awareness of construction on a global scale while exposing them to other cultures. Approximately 25% of our students gain an international experience before they graduate.About the College: The College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn, established in 1907, is the oldest in the Southeast and one of the oldest in the United States. It is comprised of the McWhorter School of Building Science, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture, and School of Industrial & Graphic Design. The college is committed to collaboration across these disciplines. For more information on the college see www.cadc.auburn.edu. About the University: Auburn University, a land grant institution, is an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It was chartered in 1856, and is located in Auburn, Alabama. Auburn offers the baccalaureate in more than 140 areas, including exemplary programs in architecture, agriculture, building science, business, engineering, forestry, industrial design, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. The institution currently enrolls more than 25,000 students. For more information on Auburn see www.auburn.edu. About the City of Auburn: Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama. Auburn is located in eastern Alabama, 1- ½ hours from Atlanta, Ga., 50 minutes from the capital, Montgomery, and 2 hours from Birmingham. The Auburn School system is a recognized leader in education and is instrumental in the growth of the city. Auburn is a mix of the scenic South and the vibrant, growing South. The population of the county is over 125,000 people, and offers substantial career, business, retail, and educational opportunities. Information on the school system is available at www.auburnschools.org/ . More information is available from the Chamber of Commerce at www.auburnchamber.com/ and the City of Auburn at www.auburnalabama.org/ .

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