Assistant Professor of Construction Management

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Construction Management position. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

 

The successful candidate will become part of an innovative and supportive community that prioritizes excellence in teaching and active student engagement. The primary role of this position will be teaching courses in content areas such as Architectural Graphics; Construction Cost Estimating; Construction Equipment and Methods; Structural Systems; Project Scheduling and Cost Control; Building Information Modeling; and project management related courses.

 

 As a polytechnic university, we emphasize experiential learning by providing students with authentic, hands-on experiences in classroom, laboratory, and industry settings. Our program, with more than 300 students, receives substantial support from alumni and major construction firms regionally and nationally. Scholarly and service activities are supported by internal and external grants, and funds are available for professional development and student research and dissemination.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Master's degree in construction management or a related field

• Three years of construction industry experience by employment start date

• Evidence of strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

• Familiarity with construction management software and digital tools

 

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Ph.D. in construction management or a related field by employment start date

 

The university emphasizes teaching excellence; candidates brought to campus will be required to teach a component of a class as part of the interview process and discuss how instruction is supported by an online learning management system. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online undergraduate courses in the Construction Management program. In addition to teaching, all UW-Stout Polytechnic faculty are expected to engage in the assessment of student learning, research, and service; contribute to a positive, collaborative environment dedicated to inclusive excellence; and provide academic advising to students. Responsibilities also include contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous-improvement processes in collaboration with faculty and staff; demonstrating a commitment to undergraduate education; and working collaboratively with colleagues in a supportive, collegial environment.

 

A terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) is required for promotion to full professor, unless granted through a special-exception process.

 

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Operations and Management (O&M) Department is housed in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Management. O&M primarily serves undergraduate majors in Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Technology, Construction, and Packaging, as well as graduate majors in Training and Human Resources Development, Engineering, Risk Control and Management, and Operations and Supply Management. The department currently has 40 faculty/staff and offers more than 50 courses and 100 different sections each semester. UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Operations and Management Department is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Complete applications received by end of day, January 5, 2027 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after January 5, 2027 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

 

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

 

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

 

Required application materials:

• Cover letter*

• Curriculum vitae or resume

• Statement demonstrating a commitment to effective teaching (1–2 pages) and research (1–2 pages)

• Names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references 

• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees

 

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

 

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

 

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Janelle Skoyen Hestekin

Email: hestekinja@uwstout.edu

 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Janell Reitz

Phone: 715-232-1329

Email: reitzj@uwstout.edu

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Key Job Responsibilities:

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.