Assistant Professor of Practice - Construction Management
- Employer
- The University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Working Title:Assistant Professor of Practice - Construction Management
Department:Durham School of Arch Engr & Const-4975
Requisition Number:F_260095
Posting Open Date:09/28/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):10/30/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Description of Work:The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice position in the area of Construction Management and Construction Engineering beginning no later than January 2027. This is a non-tenure track, 9-month faculty appointment (paid over 12 months). The Durham School (https://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool) is co-located in two cities, Lincoln and Omaha, which are approximately 50 miles apart. With approximately 30 faculty, 700 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students, the Durham School is the only endowed academic unit ($30 million) in the UNL College of Engineering and has strong ties with several world-class construction firms, including Black & Veatch, Hensel Phelps, JE Dunn, Kiewit, McCarthy, Mortenson, Turner, Whiting-Turner, and many others. The position is expected to be based in Lincoln at Kiewit Hall, a $115 million teaching facility that serves as engineering’s academic hub (https://engineering.unl.edu/kiewit-hall/).
Focused on instructional programs, the person in this position is expected to teach undergraduate courses in the Durham School on City campus in Lincoln, and on Scott campus in Omaha, on occasion; actively participate in service, outreach, and community engagement; and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and engagement with industry.
- A Bachelor of Science in construction management, construction engineering, or a related field.
- A strong record of exemplary accomplishments in the construction industry.
- No fewer than ten years of construction experience in a progressive series of responsible positions.
- At least five (5) years of experience in the United States construction industry.
- Previous teaching experience through formal classroom settings or in professional industry settings (internal company training courses, professional short courses, etc.).
- Extensive knowledge of construction safety and OSHA certifications.
Lincoln, NE
Criminal History Background Check Required:No
How to Apply:Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover letter.
- Resume or CV.
- A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices and a statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to the College of Engineering Complete Engineer ® Program (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer). Combine into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”
- A list of three references.
Associate Prof. Matthew Barrows, mbarrows@unl.edu, (402) 472-3742.
Job Category (old):Faculty Non-Tenure Leading
Job Type:9 Month
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:No
Planned Hire Date:01/04/2027
Organizational Location:Default Location
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