Assistant Professor

2 weeks ago

Springfield, MO, United States Missouri State University Full-time
Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor (Construction, Design, and Project Management) -9 month appointment

Work Location
Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department
School of Construction, Design, and Project Management

HR Home Department
020313 TECHNOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION MGMT

Pay Grade
Unclassified

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Track

Term (if applicable)
9 month

Begin Date of Appointment
08/19/2027

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management focusing on one or more of the following topical content areas: civil/horizontal construction, engineering statics, construction cost management, and project risk management.
  • Pursue an active scholarly agenda including peer reviewed journal publications.
  • Support the collaboration between programs in the academic unit.
  • Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
  • Additional responsibilities may include participating in curriculum development and contributing to ongoing departmental initiatives.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications
  • Earned doctorate in engineering, construction management, project management, business, technology, or another related field. Outstanding candidates at the ABD level will be considered but must complete their degree within one year after hire.
  • Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills is required.
  • Relevant industry experience is required.
  • Relevant teaching or instructional experience is required.


Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date
08/27/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First Date of Consideration is November 2, 2026. Review of applications will continue until filled.

While we have posted Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor positions, only one position will be filled. To be considered at both the Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor ranks, you must apply separately to both postings. To view the Clinical Assistant Professor Position, click here: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87526 Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

For additional information contact: Richard Gebken, School Director: 417-836-5121 or richardgebken@missouristate.edu

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