Open Rank in Construction Management

This position is designed for individuals whose primary focus is on research, scholarly, and creative activities that enhance the research mission of the university, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and supervising PhD students. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting doctoral student progression, including dissertation development, research design, and publication.

The position carries expectations for actively mentoring doctoral students in their own research throughout their academic journey; conducting externally funded research producing high-impact scholarly work; and teaching graduate level courses.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and supervise PhD students, including dissertation advising and research development.
• Contribute to the growth and structure of the PhD program in Construction Management.
• Support doctoral students through key milestones, including proposal development, research execution, and publication.
• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Lead and manage research teams that include graduate and doctoral students.
• Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with faculty, industry, and external research partners.

Required Qualifications:

For all ranks:

• Earned doctoral degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research competence and scholarly contributions.
• Evidence of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to mentor graduate and PhD students.
• Excellent Oral and Written English Language skills.

For Associate Professor:

• Minimum of five years of independent, externally funded research experience.
• Demonstrated record of sustained scholarly contributions.
• Experience mentoring graduate or doctoral students.

For Professor:

• Minimum of ten years of independent, externally funded research experience.
• Demonstrated national or international recognition in the field.
• Significant experience mentoring PhD students and supervising dissertation work.
• Record of leadership in research programs and professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience graduating doctoral students or serving on dissertation committees.
• Established record of securing external funding.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary or industry-sponsored research.
• Alignment with Construction Management research areas such as risk analysis, project delivery, financial controls, operations, or decision-making.
• Teaching and mentoring students in an online environment.

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57911.

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

To ensure full consideration, all materials listed above should arrive by November 15, 2026. Please clearly address how you meet all criteria in your application materials.

Proposed Start Date: Fall 2027

Posting Date: 09/14/2026

Review Date: 11/16/2026

Open Until Filled?: Yes

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57911

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

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.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.