Assistant Professor - Construction Management
- Employer
- University of Florida
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Salary
- Commensurate with education and experience.
- Closing date
- Nov 13, 2022
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- Specialty
- Construction Engineering
- Position Type
- Faculty / Professor
- Organization Type
- Academia
Assistant Professor - Construction Management
M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management, University of Florida
Job Number: 523754
Application Link: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/523754/assistant-professor
DESCRIPTION OF JOB
The College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP) at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management. The position is available from August 15, 2023.
We seek applications from intellectually rigorous and passionate scholars whose research focus is among the following: productivity and production management, decision support systems and risk analysis, project finance, innovative project delivery systems and alternative contracting methods, or contract law and dispute management. The successful candidate will excel at teaching courses within core project management competency areas, including estimating, scheduling, and contracts. We expect a demonstrated interest in using research to improve project delivery and advance construction management practices. Candidates must have construction project management and/or field supervisory experience in the construction industry in the United States.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to attract nationally competitive research grants, engage in multi-disciplinary research, and be motivated to collaborate with other faculty across the College of Design, Construction and Planning and within other colleges at the University of Florida. The successful faculty candidate will be expected to develop funded research programs, publish in peer-reviewed journals, supervise graduate student research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and provide service to the University, the community, and the profession.
The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management
Established in 1935, Rinker School is the oldest continuing building construction program in the country. The Rinker School has nearly 8,000 graduates, over 320 upper-division undergraduate students, around 75 Master’s students, and nearly 50 Ph.D. students. The Rinker School has 29 full-time faculty members and 11 support staff. Our vibrant faculty are nationally and internationally recognized, consistently attracting a significant amount of research funding every year.
The University of Florida
The University of Florida (UF), founded in 1853, is one of the state's oldest academic institutions. It is a top-tier public comprehensive learning institution built on a land-grant foundation, currently ranked 5th among all U.S. public universities by U.S. News and World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation, and the world.
Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural, and societal benefit.
The College of Design, Construction and Planning
Established in 1925, DCP is a preeminent College of Design, Construction, and Planning. DCP’s vision is to be recognized globally as a preeminent College for teaching, research, creative scholarship, and outreach in the built and natural environments. The mission of the College is to improve the quality of the built and natural environments through offering exceptional educational and professional programs and research/scholarship initiatives that address the planning, design, construction, and preservation of the built and natural environments.
Rinker’s Commitment to Diversity
Diversity and inclusion enrich our institution and the Rinker family, and we value the unique viewpoints a diverse group of colleagues provides. Achieving a top-tier university ranking means we make it a priority to employ and work with people from many backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and ethnicities to discover new ways to leverage technology for research, education, and the ethical advancement of society expected of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
EXPECTED SALARY
- Commensurate with education and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Terminal degree - Ph.D. in construction management, building construction, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or closely related fields.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project management and/or field supervisory experience in the construction industry in the United States.
- University-level teaching experience in the core project management competency areas.
SPECIAL APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at https://jobs.ufl.edu (Job No: 523754). To ensure full consideration, the required documents should be submitted by November 1, 2022, when the Search Committee will begin reviewing applications and will continue until the positions are filled.
Required Submissions:
- A one-page cover letter.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A statement describing research interests, accomplishments, and future research plans (2 pages).
- A statement describing experiences in, and approaches to, teaching and mentoring students (1 page).
- A statement describing contributions to diversity and inclusion and plans to foster an inclusive environment in your role at the University of Florida (1 page).
- Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.
Inquiries should be directed to Masoud Gheisari, Ph.D. Search Committee Chair masoud@ufl.edu.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida in the Sunshine and Public Records laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public; and all applications, CVs and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. Further information is available at http://www.dcp.ufl.edu.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
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