Assistant Professor of Construction Management

Assistant Professor of Construction Management Posted on 1/16/2026 Accepting applications About this position The School of Architecture (SoA) at Florida Southern College invites applications for a 9-month, Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Construction Management position beginning fall 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to building national and international recognition for the school and college and promote a collaborative culture for the mutual benefit of the institution and the internal/external communities it serves. Florida Southern College is home to the most extensive single-client collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structures and landscapes worldwide. The School of Architecture exists to perpetuate Frank Lloyd Wright's vision of a more profound, graceful, thoughtful, and creative society by inspiring new generations to realize their full imaginative potential to become a catalyst for change. The SoA is a relatively new unit within the college currently offering a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and is seeking to expand into the area of Construction Management. We are a faculty and staff who are small in number, yet great in motivation, working to provide students with a quality education by providing the assistance they need to succeed academically, while preparing for the challenges they can expect in the professional world. We are seeking candidates who share our commitment to teaching excellence and who are grounded in professional experience. Responsibilities The incumbent of this position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Architecture and is responsible for promoting the advancement of the mission and vision of Florida Southern College and the School of Architecture. Primary areas of responsibility include teaching, scholarship, and service to the college. The successful candidate will be expected to: Lead the writing and development of a 4-year bachelor's in construction management curriculum; Shepherd the program through college curriculum approvals, SACS-COC program approval, and ACCE accreditation; Teach undergraduate courses in the School of Architecture in alignment with their experience; Engage in service to the school, college, profession, and community Participate in curriculum development, implementation, evaluation/assessment, and program improvement Participate in accreditation processes at the school and college level Participate in faculty governance by serving on program, school, and college committees and workgroups Participate in the recruitment and selection of qualified faculty, staff, and mentors Participate in the recruitment and admission of students Participate in School of Architecture and College activities and celebrations Serve as a liaison and ambassador to engage professional practice and industry partners Support the learning needs and success of students from diverse backgrounds Collaborate within and across departments and schools within the College to promote the vision and goals of the College Contribute to the success of the College and the School of Architecture by performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Architecture About our ideal candidate Possess a terminal degree in construction management or closely related field from an accredited institution Possess collaborative skills to work in a team setting Experience administering or teaching in an ACCE accredited CM program, and knowledge of the program approval and accreditation processes within the higher education environment. Ability to manage tasks and processes including developing and implementing new course content Demonstrate five years of relevant professional experience in the United States construction industry or comparable international experience. (Individuals with an earned doctorate in construction or a construction-related field may receive credit for the equivalent of two years of professional construction experience). Ability to communicate effectively, work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, conduct themselves professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the department, school, and college levels. Specialization in a scholarly area that addresses topics applicable to the construction industry and demonstrated ability and commitment to pursue teaching excellence. Demonstrated Excellent interpersonal, written, graphic, and oral communication skills. Demonstrated record of scholarly activities that contribute to the field of construction management. Professional certifications or licenses related to the construction industry. 3 years of relevant professional experience in project management, preferred. A teaching specialization in one of the following areas but not limited to: building systems, materials and methods, building information modeling (design and construction), building structures or structural engineering, and project management. The content of this position description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of the responsibilities for the position but rather a general description of the requirements. Florida Southern College retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the incumbent at any time. To succeed in this position, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties listed herein represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The incumbent of this position may be required to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours and travel within and beyond the region as necessary to promote the mission and vision of the College and the School of Architecture. This is an on-campus position. About us The College's health and wellness plans along with generous paid time-off benefits are in addition to rewarding employee benefits such as the tuition grant and 403(b) plan. The employee tuition grant is a remarkable benefit that covers the cost of 100% of the College's tuition for dependent children of faculty and staff who have been employed with the college fulltime for one year. Employees can also take advantage of the benefit for themselves. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan is a 403(b) plan in which the college automatically contributes 7% of the eligible employee's earnings into a retirement fund whether the employee chooses to participate or not. The account has a comprehensive investment portfolio and allows the employee to control their investment choices. At 6 years of service, the employer contribution amount is elevated to 10%. Employees can choose to participate through pre-tax payroll deductions when ready! Florida Southern College is committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring, campus life, and intellectual engagement and welcomes applications from all interested candidates. The college actively seeks a wide variety of candidates and enthusiastically looks to diversify our workforce. Florida Southern College has a strong commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The college recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes and compensates individuals and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law. Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. Florida Southern is ranked at #8 among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 "Best Colleges" guide and is included in The Princeton Review's 2022 Best 387 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022." The 2021-2022 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Poets&Quants, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and The Princeton Review further laud the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences as foremost programs in the nation for business and nursing education. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review's top 20 "Most Beautiful Campus" national listing for 12 consecutive years. Connect with Florida Southern College.

Created: 2026-03-10