University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Department of Engineering Technology

Construction Management
Assistant / Associate Professor
Multiple Tenure-Track Positions

Applications for multiple tenure-track positions in Construction Management are invited for an anticipated start date of August 15, 2008. 

The Department currently enrolls about 700 students in five disciplines. The Construction Management program, which was launched in 2006, currently enrolls 60 undergraduate students; the program is anticipated to grow to about 300 students.         

Candidates with expertise in any area of construction are sought to include Construction Law / Contracts, Building Codes, Building Systems, Commercial Construction, Design/Build; Construction Methods & Materials, Design/Build and Other Alternative Delivery Methods, Green Construction, Sustainability and Facilities Management.

Expectations of successful candidates include the development of a strong record of scholarship (including external funding), quality undergraduate teaching, and professional and university service.  Candidates must possess excellent leadership, organizational, teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment that serves a diverse student population. 

Required qualifications include minimum of three years of US construction industry experience and a Masters Degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related degree.  A record of scholarship, exceptional professional contributions, an earned doctorate, teaching and/or ACCE accreditation experience is preferred.  Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Review of applications will begin January 2008 and continue until the positions are filled. 

TO APPLY:  Apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu.  Only electronic submissions will be accepted.  Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission:  application letter, curriculum vita or resume, a concise statement of research agenda, a concise statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information (name, address, telephone, and email) for 5 professional references.  Finalists will be asked to forward official transcripts and other supportive materials as requested by the search committee.  Additional information about the department and our programs can be found at www.et.uncc.edu. 

The Setting:  UNC Charlotte, a research intensive institution, is one of the largest and fastest growing universities in the 16-campus University of North Carolina system.  With over 22,000 culturally diverse students in one of the New South's most beautiful cities, UNC Charlotte is located on a 1000-acre wooded campus. With a population of over 1.8 million in its metropolitan region, Charlotte presents a vast array of cultural, educational, recreational and social activities to meet the interests and needs of a diverse population. Charlotte, known for its beautiful canopies of stately oaks, is located in the piedmont region and provides easy access to both the Great Smoky Mountains and lovely Carolina beaches. The climate is generally moderate with four seasons, providing excellent outdoor activities throughout the year.

 
UNC Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.