Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering Instructor Position in Construction Management
The Construction Management Program at the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Instructor level, planned to commence in August 2024. This is a non-tenure track position, with primary emphasis on teaching courses within the Construction Management and Civil Engineering programs. The successful applicant will have relevant academic background, industry experience, and a commitment to teaching excellence.
Construction Management is a program within the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering. The program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The program’s primary goal is to prepare undergraduate students for a leadership career in the construction industry. The program has three full-time faculty members and approximately 50 undergraduate students. Additionally, Construction Management faculty members teach Construction Management related undergraduate and graduate Civil Engineering courses and advise approximately 40 Civil Engineering graduate students specializing in the Construction Management area.
Applicant qualifications:
1. An undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
2. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or closely related field with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a practicing construction manager, or a master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or closely related field with a minimum of 20 years of industry experience as a practicing construction manager.
3. Excellent potential for teaching.
4. Dedication to education, service, and professional activities.
For additional information, the CM Program website is at: Construction Management | Florida Tech (fit.edu)
The Department is also focused on providing an outstanding teaching experience to our students through small class sizes, one-on-one attention, and real-world, industry-sponsored capstone design projects. As a result of the outstanding preparation provided to the students, Florida Tech is currently ranked 6th in Student Experience (The WSJ/College Pulse Student Experience rankings), and 17th in an Employability Survey (2023 Times Higher Ed Employability Survey). More news about the Department can be found at
Submit applications to : and include the following:
A cover letter with a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; A current curriculum vitae outlining academic qualifications, teaching experience, research accomplishments (if applicable), and industry experience; The names and contact information of three professional references.
Address questions to Prof. Albert M. Bleakley, Ph.D., PE, Program Chair and Search Committee Chair (). Review of applicants will begin on December 15, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled.
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