This position is primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution. Work hours are Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely, at the University's discretion.

The Department of Engineering Technology is seeking an Assistant Professor for its Construction Science and Management program. This position is a 9-month, tenure-track position primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses at the Stephenville campus location, but may be assigned to teach courses masters-level courses and to provide support at all campus locations and online. The successful candidate will support the construction science program through engaging, student-centered teaching, and actively contribute to service and outreach initiatives that advance the department, college, and university.

Candidates with teaching interest in the construction field are encouraged to apply.  The position is currently approved for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, with the beginning date of September 1, 2022 for the Fall 2022 term. Required teaching load will be a 24-hour course load during the fall and spring semester with lab components. Summer employment beyond the 9-month contract will be contingent upon the need for services, and budget availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

80% Teaching and Service: Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology and other tools; Remain  current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline; develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes; work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning. Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry; Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

20% Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity: Demonstrate a record of ongoing research, scholarship or creative activity appropriate to your academic discipline.

Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate must hold PhD in Construction Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely-related discipline approved by the University and recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges with appropriate academic credentials verified by Tarletonâ™s faculty credentialing processes.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Prior teaching (1-3 years) or work experience of construction methods, estimating, BIM, and new technologies in the construction process is preferred. In addition, experience with high-impact teaching practices, course redesign, or hybrid/hy-flex/online modalities, and accreditation is desirable.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates must demonstrate ability in the discipline, show clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean potential for outstanding teaching, and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Physical activity will involve sitting, standing, bending, climbing stairs and walking, and occasional lifting of moderate loads (50 lbs.) in an office and field environment.

About Tarleton State University

Tarleton’s Vision Tarleton State University will be the premier comprehensive regional university in the nation, dedicated to education, service and research. It is committed to being a university of opportunity for all students and believes it has a responsibility to drive regional innovation and job creation for all graduates. About Tarleton State University Tarleton’s innovative and transformative approach provides more than knowledge. Through real-world experiences and effective teaching, research, scholarship and service, students gain the know-how for promising careers, no matter their field of study. Tarleton has evolved into the near-perfect model of size, academic scope and affordability. Founded in 1899 and part of The Texas A&M University System since 1917, it combines the resources of a major public institution — more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, cutting-edge academic facilities, faculty experts — with its own brand of personal attention, history and community to be a first-choice destination for students across North Texas and beyond. Students can choose to study in one of seven colleges — Agricultural and Environmental, Business ...Administration, Education, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology. The primary campus is in Stephenville, which consistently ranks as one of the best small towns in America. Additional locations are in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and Bryan, complemented by a fully online Global Campus. Students come to Tarleton from around the world, representing some 30 countries and nearly every state in the U.S., and leave as moral, ethical thinkers with civility and integrity who contribute meaningfully to a global society. Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Students may select areas of study from six colleges: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology. More than 60 bachelor's programs and 30 graduate degrees, featuring doctoral studies in educational leadership, have led more than 13,000 students from 45 states and more than 20 foreign countries to make Tarleton State their collective choice for a college education. Tarleton's research centers are daily searching for solutions to global problems. For instance, the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research conducts analyses to address environmental issues facing the state and nation, while the Southwest Regional Dairy Center, using an almost $1 million grant, is working on ways to turn animal waste into a viable energy source. Tarleton's blueprints for a brighter-than-ever future include a new applied sciences building with engineering laboratory space on campus in Stephenville, a new academic building on the university's planned 80-acre Fort Worth campus near Chisolm Trail Parkway, and $24 million in upgrades and improvements to the institution's venerable Memorial Stadium. Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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