(Open Rank) Teaching Professor in Construction

About the Role

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking an experienced educator and/or construction professional for a full-time, 9-month teaching-track faculty position in Construction Management and Construction Engineering Management. This role offers an open rank appointment, commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, and qualifications, at the Assistant, Associate, or Teaching Professor level. The position focuses 80% on teaching and 20% on service, with no assigned research component.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching Construction Students:
• Teach, develop, and update undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management and construction engineering management.
• Develop and deliver engaging, applied learning experiences connecting construction fundamentals with current professional practice and emerging technologies.
• Support Student Success (Service):
• Advise and mentor students, connecting them with academic, professional, internship, and career opportunities.
• Support student recruitment, retention, advising, and engagement.
• Guide and Grow Construction Programs (Service):
• Contribute to curriculum and program development, assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Work with faculty and leadership to grow enrollment, strengthen program visibility, and respond to evolving student and industry needs.
• Strengthen Industry Connections (Service):
• Build and maintain relationships with construction firms, professional organizations, alumni, and industry partners.
• Support industry engagement to expand student opportunities through guest speakers, site visits, internships, and projects.
• General Faculty Service:
• Contribute to department, college, and professional service as appropriate.

Salary Range

• Teaching Professor: $95,000 - $105,000 per 9-month academic year.
• Associate Teaching Professor: $85,000 - $95,000 per 9-month academic year.
• Assistant Teaching Professor: $80,000 - $85,000 per 9-month academic year.

Additional salary for summer months may be available.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum Qualifications (All Ranks):
• Terminal degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications and professional experience consistent with appointment on the Teaching Professor track.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, advise, or mentor students or professionals in construction-related fields.

Additional qualifications vary by rank (Assistant, Associate, Teaching Professor) based on the record of teaching, professional practice, and/or service.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional experience in or substantial engagement with the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience building relationships with industry, employers, professional organizations, and/or advisory boards.
• Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, program assessment, or continuous improvement; ABET experience is preferred.
• Interest in or experience with emerging construction technologies, including applications of AI in education or professional practice.
• Professional Engineer licensure or other relevant professional license or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop engaging, applied learning experiences and connect classroom learning with current construction practice.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and student success.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to program growth, curriculum development, and continuous improvement.

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• Working from the office is encouraged for collaborative tasks.

Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to health and retirement benefits, tuition assistance, professional development resources, and RTD EcoPass transit benefits.

Application Materials

• One-page cover letter describing interest, relevant construction and/or teaching experience, and approach to supporting student success.
• One-page statement of teaching philosophy.
• Current CV/resume.
• Names and contact information of three professional references.