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Position TitleConstruction Management, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Job Posting Number2026069TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentDepartment of Engineering Technology

Position Description

TheDepartment of Engineering Technology (https://www.txst.edu/technology.html) at Texas State University is seeking applicants to fill two (2) tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in our growing Construction Science and Management and Concrete Industry Management programs, beginning in Fall 2026. The undergraduate programs are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education ( ACCE ) and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering ( ATMAE ) respectively and currently serve almost 1,000 students. The department also operates MS and PhD programs in construction management with in-person and online options.

The selected candidate will be expected to excel in teaching and have excellent oral and written English communication skills. The individual selected for this position will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as departmental needs require.

The selected candidate is also expected to conduct research and to secure external funding, establish an independent research program and publish in areas appropriate for both construction management and concrete industry management, and for an emerging research institution. The candidate will also be expected to engage both undergraduate and graduate students in their research activities and to supervise graduate students.

In addition, the selected candidate will participate in appropriate service activities at the program, department, university and professional levels.

Required Qualifications

+ An earned doctoral degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.

+ An undergraduate degree in Construction Management from an ACCE or ABET accredited institution, or in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, or a closely related field from a similarly accredited institution.

+ Excellent oral and written English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Publication record in academic journals and proceedings.

+ The potential for a viable externally funded research program.

+ Three or more years of full-time work experience in a construction management or construction engineering discipline.

+ Research expertise in one or more of the following areas:

+ Artificial intelligence in construction management, concrete materials science, or concrete production

+ Virtual design and construction, extended reality, digital twins, digital construction

+ Predictive analytics for schedule/cost/risk in construction

+ 3D printed concrete structures

+ Modular and offsite construction

+ Resilient and insurable construction systems

+ Ability to teach in one or more of the following content areas:

+ Construction technology

+ Construction materials, means and methods

+ Construction equipment and methods

+ Construction contracts, risk and ethics

+ Fundamentals of concrete construction, means and methods

+ Precast/Prestressed concrete products and management

+ Sustainability in concrete

+ Concrete problems, diagnosis, and prevention

+ Earned construction industry certifications (i.e. Certified Professional Constructor ( CPC ), Project Management Professional ( PMP ), Certified Construction Manager ( CCM ), LEED -AP, DBIA Design-Build Professional, or related).

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55573.

To be considered for the position, applicants are required to submit the following application materials:

+ Cover letter.

+ Curriculum vitae.

+ Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

+ Research Statement.

+ Teaching statement (maximum two pages of text, not including supporting materials such as sample class activities, observation letters, or evaluations).

+ Three reference letters, (at least) one of which explicitly addressing teaching.

To ensure full consideration, all materials listed above should arrive byFebruary 16, 2026. Please clearly address how you meet all criteria in your application materials.

Proposed Start DateFall 2026

Posting Date01/06/2026

Review Date02/16/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentationverifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55573

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