Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including
developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned
with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and
engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous
improvement.
Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and
individual support to students.
Utilizes the University's learning management system and other
instructional technologies effectively.
Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of
instruction.
Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum
development and program advancement.
Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are
met.
Establishes and maintains an active research program, including
opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and
grantsmanship.
Engages in continued professional development and maintains
professional skills appropriate to rank and field.
Actively participates in departmental, college, and university
committees and meetings.
Contributes to community, institutional, and professional
service in support of the University's mission.
Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning
assessment, and required training activities.
Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with
students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Must work closely with the Department Chair and other faculty
on assessment and evaluation tasks necessary for the American
Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation of the
Construction Management program.
Work with and mentor student organizations, clubs, and
competition teams.
Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and
excellence in all professional activities.
Complies with University policies, procedures, and the
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- An earned Doctorate in Construction Management, Civil
Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the
discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank.
- ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7,
2027. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a
Lecturer level on a fixed contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant professional experience in the United States
construction industry or comparable international experience.
- Professional registration, licensing or the ability to become
licensed, or certifications related to the construction
discipline.
- Expertise in construction management areas that complement
departmental strengths and the Southwest Florida environment.
- A rank-appropriate record of scholarly publication, externally
funded research, or professional development activities.
- Preferred areas of expertise include construction materials and
methods, preconstruction, project controls, infrastructure
management, resilient and sustainable construction, digital
construction, AI and analytics, automation, construction safety,
workforce development, and other emerging areas of construction
engineering and management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of
inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the
discipline(s).
- Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies
for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning
goals.
- Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how
to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional
models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching
modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous
online).
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and
outside the University in the development and delivery of
instruction, resulting in improved student learning.
- Ability to collaborate with related disciplines and to
establish relationships internally as well as to successfully
develop relationships and interact with external industry partners
and the southwest Florida community.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty to develop a shared
vision of the future.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work in a highly
collaborative faculty environment, conduct themselves
professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the
department, college, and university level.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of learners and
to use information technology as a pedagogical and professional
tool.
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Appointment will be made at a faculty rank commensurate with the
candidate's experience on a 9-month multi-year appointment
available August 2027.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and
retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send
examples of your project or scholarship unless requested to do so.
Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks,
slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE
RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to
submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become
the property of FGCU.
Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available
for public review upon request.
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter (please indicate the faculty rank(s) for which you
are applying)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Interests
- Five (5) Professional References
The positions are listed as "open until filled", however
applications received by November 30th, 2026, will receive priority
consideration.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/jobs/open-rank-faculty-assistant-associate-full-professor-construction-management-fort-myers-florida-united-states
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