Description

Job Description

The School of STEM Department of Construction Management of Vermont State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Construction Management beginning August 2025 for a Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Position.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses in the Construction Management Program and be capable of teaching to a wide range of abilities.  The Vermont State University's full-time faculty teaching load is 24 credits per academic year.  Responsibilities also include student advising, participation in the acreditation activities of the department, and serving on committees at the School of STEM and the VTSU.  Position is located at the Randolph Campus of VTSU, Randolph Center, Vermont.

About Vermont State University

Vermont State University combines and builds upon the history of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. At Vermont State University, students always come first. Our experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives, becoming compassionate facilitators of positive change to shape Vermont and beyond. We are Vermonts public university with regional influence. That influence is enabled by multiple, interconnected campuses, dedication to accessible and affordable higher learning, a collaborative, community-based approach, and a strong commitment to inclusivity. We focus on student success and career readiness by meeting students with innovative, relevant programs, and student-facing support and access.

In the sciences, we are committed to excellence in scholarship, student-faculty collaboration, and student-centered learning. The School of STEM is represented by a highly supportive group of faculty who offer programs in computer sciences, mathematics, engineering technologies and natural sciences.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree plus significant field related experience (5-7 years) and field related certification/licensure, where appropriate, are required.
• Teaching experience in a secondary school or college is preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to teach a variety of courses in the construction management program and be capable of teaching to a wide range of abilities.
• Candidate must have experience with commercial, civil, and/or residential construction; materials and methods, and surveying, estimating, scheduling, contracts, safety and building codes.
• Candidate should have experience using the following technology: BlueBeam, Procore, MS Word and Excel, CAD, estimating and/or scheduling software. Candidate should have experience working with construction drawings and specifications, change orders, electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC systems, and a basic understanding of structural design.

Salary

Based on qualifications and experience as defined by VSC-VSCFF Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Application Process 

Applicants must include the following information with their application:

1) A Cover Letter that summarizes their teaching and industry experience and includes a reflection on the candidates potential to contribute to an inclusive environment.

2) A current Curriculum Vitae or Resume.

3) Three Professional References including the names and contact information for the referees.

• Applicants must also submit Unofficial College Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired). 

Please refer any questions to the Construction Management Department Chair Suzanne Pickett (suzanne.pickett@vermontstate.edu).

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities, and individuals who can contribute to an inclusive climate of education and scholarship. 

Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after the initial screening may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. VTSU strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. 

VTSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.