Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer specializing in Construction Engineering and Management

Calling all Construction Engineering and Management Professionals:

Are you interested in bringing your practical knowledge and experience in Construction Engineering and Management to educating the next generation of professionals? Are you interested in developing unique practices and new experiential learning strategies? Are you looking for a university that educates the whole person and integrates learning and scholarship with leadership and service?

If so, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Dayton, located in Dayton, OH invites you to apply for a faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer specializing in Construction Engineering and Management to begin January 2027.

The Opportunity
The University of Dayton Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics is seeking to fill a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer position to support the construction engineering and management area of study within the Department. The successful candidate will serve as the lead faculty member in the area of construction engineering and management and will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; lead student studies in the Department’s construction engineering and management-related laboratories; advise academically and professionally both undergraduate and graduate students; work closely with a culturally and socially diverse student population; and engage in service to the University, profession, and community. Opportunities will be available for candidates who are interested in participating in research.

This is a full-time, nine-month, renewable faculty position with full benefits expected start January 1, 2027. Typical faculty contracts are from August 16 to May 15 each year. Starting in your second year, you can elect your 9-months pay to be spread across a 12-month period, if desired. Additionally, Faculty of Practice and Lecturers may choose to participate in the university’s promotion process.

The Department and University
The Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics is a growing, successful department at the University of Dayton, in Dayton, OH. With over 240 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, we seek to train and inspire future professionals and leaders to design, develop, construct, and maintain the physical systems and infrastructure underlying all of human flourishing. We are looking for an engaged, dedicated, and innovative faculty member to join our student-centered department. 

Grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, The University of Dayton is a comprehensive university offering 70 majors to undergraduates, and 50 programs (12 doctoral) to graduate students. UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to social justice and experiential learning. UD enrolls approximately 9,700 students, including 6,950 full-time undergraduates. It is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and one of the largest private universities in Ohio. As a “University for the Common Good”, we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, and solving complex problems. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

City of Dayton
Located in Dayton, Ohio, our university offers more than just a rewarding career. With a burgeoning downtown area Dayton boasts extensive green space and over 350 miles of biking/hiking trails, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. With a low cost of living, you can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your passion for engineering and teaching. Additionally, Dayton's dynamic arts scene offers a rich cultural experience, and our award winning minor league baseball Dayton Dragons have led the Midwest League and all of Single A baseball in total season attendance in each of their 23 seasons. It's a great place to live, work, and thrive. Go to Destination Dayton for more information.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A master’s degree in either civil engineering, business administration, or construction management by the anticipated start date.
• Five (5) years of practical experience in construction engineering and management or project management of construction projects.
• Effective written communication skills.
• An articulated commitment to the University's mission, which is a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Successful experience in one or more of the following:
  • teaching project management or construction management either in an academic environment (colleges or universities) and/or in industry.
  • teaching (as instructor of record) undergraduate and graduate level courses in an engineering curriculum, particularly civil engineering courses
  • implementing modern methods of project and construction management using AI and data driven approaches.
  • delivering classroom instruction using innovative and experiential teaching strategies
  • mentoring, working with, and/or teaching socially and culturally diverse students.
• Interest in contributing to multi-disciplinary collaboration on engineering projects or research.
• Professional certification in civil engineering, construction, or project management, such as Professional Engineer (P.E.), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), etc.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills

To apply, please upload the following:

• Cover letter describing how minimum and any preferred qualifications are met,
• Detailed Curricula Vitae or resume, including any professional certifications
• Contact information for 4 references who will be contacted later in the process.
• A one- to two-page statement of your teaching approach to effectively deliver and evaluate course content. Please respond to the following three questions in your statement.
  • 1. If we walked into a class or training session you are leading, what would we see and hear?
  • 2. Write briefly about a time you had to teach a complex concept to someone who was struggling. How did you adjust your approach?
  • 3. How do you measure whether your 'students' or trainees have absorbed the material?
• If your Master’s degree is not yet completed, a statement from your advisor indicating projected completion date is required.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM ET on October 18, 2027.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.