Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Construction Engineering and Management

Job Description Summary

Position Information

The Department of the Built Environment invites applications for two full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) positions in construction engineering and management, starting in Fall 2025. The successful candidates will be expected to engage in teaching, student advisement, service, and applied research to support the upcoming Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management, the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, and the existing Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Technology degree programs. Preferred research areas advanced issues in Construction Engineering and management, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation, Sustainability, Adaptive Construction, and Advanced Construction Materials. The position will be based on the main campus in Princess Anne, Maryland, with potential opportunities to teach online courses for the Shady Grove (USG) campus in Rockville, Maryland. Occasional travel between campuses may be required.

About the Department

The Department of the Built Environment is one of five departments in the School of Business and Technology. With five tenure track/tenured faculty, and approximately 20 part-time adjuncts; the department serves around 50 students on the Princess Anne campus and 200 students at our off-campus sites. The two primary off-campus sites are located at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland, and the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) in Baltimore, Maryland.The department offers a BS in Construction Management Technology, a BS in Technology and Engineering Education, and an M.Ed. in Career and Technology Education, with classes held at the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, the department provides four certificate programs in Career and Technology Education and Work-Based Learning.

About the School

The School of Business and Technology is home to five academic departments: Business Management, and Accounting; Engineering and Aviation Sciences; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Computer Science and Engineering Technology; and The Built Environment. Additionally, the School offers several of its programs at the University System of Maryland (USM) regional centers and off-campus locations including the Universities at Shady Grove, USM Hagerstown, and the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

About the University

Enrolling over 2,500 students, The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a land¬ grant, historically black college founded in 1886 as the Delaware Conference Academy. Since its beginning, the institution has had several name changes and governing bodies. It was Maryland State College from 1948 until 1970, when it became one of the five campuses that formed the University of Maryland. In 1988, it became a member of the then eleven campus (now thirteen) University of Maryland System, now known as the University System of Maryland. UMES is approved by the state of Maryland and fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The university’s main campus is located approximately 15 miles south of Salisbury, Maryland within easy commuting distance to Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York.

Responsibilities:

• Teach up to 4 classes per semester. Teaching assignments will be from a wide range of construction topics, with a focus on construction management courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Advise students and assist with course enrollment.
• Update and enhance existing courses, develop new ones, and propose program changes to address evolving educational needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and local school systems for recruitment, outreach, and research efforts. This may require occasional travel in the area.
• Conduct rigorous research in construction engineering and management, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and present at conferences.
• Pursue and secure external grant funding to support the department and university programs.
• Interact with local businesses, industries, and professional societies related to construction management.
• Participate in marketing and recruitment events to increase program enrollment.
• Hold weekly office hours for student advisement and meetings.
• Attend departmental, school, and university meetings; and contribute to service activities within the department, university, and community.
• Assist with program accreditation processes to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge in construction management and related fields.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned terminal degree or ABD from an accredited U.S. institution in Design, Construction, and Planning; Civil Engineering; Construction Engineering; Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline with a focus on construction. ABD candidates must complete their degree by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction management computer applications, especially in areas of data analysis methods in construction; smart, sustainable, and resilient buildings, infrastructure systems, and cities; big data analytics and machine learning, and building energy.
• A record of scholarship, including publications, presentations, and grant proposals.

Preferences:

• Previous teaching experience in higher education,
• Experience with online course development and instruction,
• Experience with and/or knowledge of ACCE or ABET accreditation,
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations,
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others, and
• Dedication to actively providing leadership to students through student club sponsorship, competition team coaching, organizing, and implementing similar student activities.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Applicants who apply by March 31, 2025, will be given full consideration; however, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applications must include a Cover Letter clarifying interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; A statement detailing teaching experience for face-to-face and online courses, including teaching philosophy, modern pedagogies, mentoring experience, and strategies for enhancing equity and inclusion (limit 2 pages); a statement describing research experience and interests (limit 2 pages); Unofficial transcripts; and the names, postal addresses, email address, and telephone numbers of three professional references (References will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES

Best Consideration Date: Applicants who apply by March 31, 2025, will be given full consideration.

Department UMES-Department of the Built Environment

Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular

Salary Range $70,000 - $95,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.