This is a full-time or part-time faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
2. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
3. Provides services to the university and the profession.
4. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising.
Non-Essential Job Functions
1. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
2. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Physical Demands Required Education
Master’s degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. Some fields may allow applicable practical experience to substitute for Master’s degree.
Required Experience and Training
Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level, through teaching or profession, is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree is preferred. Experience teaching at a university level is preferred.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.
Other Specifications
Master’s degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred. Five years of teaching experience or five years of field experience working as a construction manager, consulting work in the field of construction management or related position is preferred. Community college or university teaching experience is preferred. Professional registration/licensure (CPC, DBIA, PE, AIA, LEED, PMP, JD, etc.) is preferred.
Desired areas of interest include construction process and documentation, cost estimating, scheduling, surveying, project management, construction materials, or other subjects related to residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
The preferred candidate should be able to:
- Demonstrate hands-on experience with construction techniques, common tools, and lab management skills necessary to teach major specific courses with a laboratory component. Contribute to growing the construction management program, including development of an external lab and teaching resources, curriculum development, and gaining ACCE accreditation in the future.
- Teach face-to-face and online courses.
- Teach courses that may occur on weekends and/or evenings.
- Work collaboratively with other departments, the school and college, and internal and external stakeholders, partners, alumni, and other constituents.
- Demonstrate proficiency in software relevant to the construction industry such as BIM, BlueBeam, Primavera P6, Procore, RSMeans, etc.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Prioritize student learning and engagement through the development of transformative learning experiences.
- Demonstrate capacity to seek internal and external funding for the construction management program.
Work schedule will require travel and will include evening and weekend activities..
Required Background Check Yes Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Benefit and Retirement Eligibility
This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Detail Information
Candidates Eligible to Apply
Open to all qualified applicants
Desired Start Date
01/16/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
11/29/2023
Review Start Date
11/29/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence.
Application Requirements: (which must be attached to the application in the “Documents Needed to Apply” section):
- a letter of interest addressing the position preferred qualifications;
- a detailed current and complete curriculum vitae (CV);
- official transcripts of all institutions attended (unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application materials; however, official transcripts must be provided BEFORE the scheduled on-campus interview, if selected as a finalist). Attach unofficial transcripts as one document;
- the names and contact information of five references; and
- recommendation letters from two of the five references.
Applications will not be considered complete until all documents have been received. To receive full consideration, please submit your application materials by January 15, 2024. Official transcripts will be required prior to the on-campus interview, if selected as a finalist. The position will remain open until filled.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/9902
Contact Information
Department
Human Sciences
Contact Name
Sally Ann Swearingen
Contact Phone
(936)468-2048
Contact Email
sswearingen@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education that you completed?
- High School diploma
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Ph.D.
- * What is your academic major/minor?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Which of the following best represents the number of years experience you possess relating directly to the job to which you are applying?
- Less than one
- One to two
- Three to four
- Five to six
- Seven to eight
- Nine or more
- * Please list all certifications you have that are related to the area of responsibility for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
Optional Documents