Assistant Professor in Building Sciences - Construction Management and/or Engineering (Multiple Vacancies)
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Posting DetailsRequest to Recruit Position Title Assistant Professor in Building Sciences - Construction Management and/or Engineering (Multiple Vacancies) Tenure Status Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 98751 Department Sustain Tech & Built Envir - 265300Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree with professional engineering license or an earned Doctorate in Construction or Engineering is required by the time of hire; related fields may be considered.Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) The Department especially seeks: 1) a demonstrated commitment to sustainability; 2) relevant collegiate teaching experience; 3) professional work experience in related fields; 4) professional licensure; and 5) a clear scholarly agenda in related fields.License/Certification Required See minimum qualificationsDescription of the Department or Unit The Department of Sustainable Technology & the Build Environment (STBE) houses three academic programs: the BS in Sustainable Technology; the BS in Building Sciences, with three concentrations; and the MS in Technology, with two concentrations. The Department includes 35 full-time faculty serving approximately 900 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. STBE has played an integral role in building the University's sustainability agenda, which features prominently in the University's Strategic Plan.Within STBE, faculty exemplify a commitment to applied research and interdisciplinary, experiential learning. Our students have achieved notable successes in national and international competitions such as the Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge, the USDOE Race to Zero and Solar Decathlon, Solar Decathlon Europe, and the US EPA P3 program, among others.The Building Sciences Program is structured to establish a broad set of foundational skills and knowledge related to the whole life cycle of the built environment, including design, construction, and operations. This foundation acts as a catalyst for growth and success in our graduates' careers. Extending beyond foundational principles, the program is committed to priming students' minds to deconstruct, organize, and solve a wide range of problems related to the built environment in a team-based setting. Students go on to career paths in architecture, construction, building performance assessment, and facilities management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Building Sciences program, which may include but are not limited to: Construction Management Techniques and Engineering, Sustainable Building Design and Construction, Integrative Design Experiences (IDEX), Building Science, Virtual Design and Construction, and Construction Education.Other responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, team-based coordination of building sciences integrated courses, advising students, collaborating with professionals in the building industry, and participating in service work.Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire 07/01/2025 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:(1) a cover letter, including brief statements of teaching philosophy, research interests, and commitment to sustainability(2) Curriculum Vitae(3) Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts(4) Names and contact information for three referencesUNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.Posting Date 09/19/2024 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 11/01/2024 Search Chair Name Sharareh Shirzad Search Chair Email ...@appstate.edu Quick Link Posting Number FA00445P