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Job TitleAssistant ProfessorPosition Number339990Requisition NumberB07027Position TypeFaculty 9-10 MonthsClass CodeTime-limited throughType of AppointmentFull-Time, Tenure-TrackFaculty Position Sub-TypeLength of AppointmentInternal Recruitment?NoWorking HoursDepartmentConstruction ManagementOrganizationCOLLEGE OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING, & CONSTRUCTION DivisionAcademic Affairs - DIVCollegeCollege of Computing, Engineering and ConstructionApproved Hiring Salary Range$76,000Pay BasisAnnuallyEOD

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General Description / Primary Purpose

The Construction Management (CM) Department within the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction is seeking applicants for a full-time assistant professor position (9-month appointment) to start August 2020. The department is looking for applicants that will strengthen and complement the existing Construction Management faculty in regards to teaching and research.

Established in 1972, the University of North Florida has grown significantly in size and prominence, particularly in recent years. Today, UNF has over 17,000 students, an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion, and works closely with community leaders and officials to continue to enhance the significant role it plays in the region. Our campus, which includes a nature preserve, beautiful lakes and nature trails, is located between downtown Jacksonville and the Atlantic Ocean in a bustling section of Jacksonville. Here you will find award-winning buildings filled with state-of-the-art equipment that support innovation and excellence. Small class sizes and individualized attention are two of our hallmarks. The construction management program has seen double-digit percentage enrollment growth each of the last several years.

Being strategically located in a major metropolitan area in a growing state, the Department of Construction Management receives overwhelming support from Florida’s strong construction industry. ACCE & ABET accredit the construction management undergraduate program and a Masters degree program is in the final stages of approval. Our students recently enjoyed national success in the ABC and NAHB student competitions and have lately had a 100% job placement rate upon graduation with very competitive salaries.

Essential Duties

Job Function

1.Teach courses within the Construction Management program; in particular, willingness to teach classes in Scheduling, MEP Systems, Soils & Foundations, Surveying, Estimating, Construction Documents & Contracts, Construction Safety, Construction Finance, BIM, and Housing & Land Development classes.
2.Help develop and teach in the pending Masters Degree Program.
3.Pursue a scholarly research agenda, professional development, and outreach based on the university’s teacher-scholar model.
4.Work with the department on developing the required documents for accreditation.
5.Work with and mentor students, student organizations and clubs, and student competition teams.
6.Collaborate with related disciplines, industry partners, and the First Coast community.

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Marginal FunctionsRequired QualificationsFaculty Position Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1.Ph.D. in construction management or related field by the position start date.
2.Record of accomplishment performing scholarly research.
3.Ability to communicate effectively, work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, conduct themselves professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the department, college, and university level.

Departmental Requirements

Preference given to those who meet the Required Qualifications and also possess the following:
1.Relevant teaching experience, with preference given to teaching experience in higher education.
2.Relevant professional experience in the United States construction industry.
3.Professional certifications or licenses related to the construction industry.
4.Competency in construction management software applications.
5.Ability to teach an integrated curriculum applied to a variety of construction building areas including: design management, jobsite management, residential, commercial, and heavy civil.
6.A construction related research specialization; including but not limited to Construction Materials or Technology or Modeling in Construction.

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition

Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or CertificationMachines/Equipment used regularlyAnticipated Start Date08/03/2020Job Posting Date10/04/2019Application Review Date11/13/2019Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledYesPoint of Contact InformationApril FloresHiring OfficialDr. Mag MalekLocation if not JacksonvilleSpecial Instructions

Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org, as well as upload supplemental documents, in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. You must upload the following materials:
1.Letter of interest
2.CV
3.Contact Information for 3 references as “Department Specific Document” (letters of recommendation will be sought if you advance to on-campus interviews)
4.Unofficial Transcript(s) (official transcripts must be provided prior to hire)
5.Research and Teaching Statements (“Statement of Teaching Philosophy”)

Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. While the confirmation number guarantees that your online application has been successfully received, it does not mean that your application is complete. Your application is not complete until you have uploaded the documents. Review of applications will begin November 13, 2019 and will continue until the positions are filled. To receive full consideration the application must be received by November 13, 2019. For Further information, please contact Dr. Yunjeong Mo at (904) 620-2294 or via email at y.mo@unf.edu.

The University of North Florida encourages applications from qualified persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, age, marital status, or gender.
UNF faculty are expected to promote the quality and effectiveness of education and to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service at the University.

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Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Department Specific: See Special Instructions
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Statement of Teaching/Advising Philosophy

Optional Documents