Texas A&M University - Construction Science - tenure-track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Texas A&M University
DEPARTMENT: Construction Science
POSITION: tenure-track Assistant Professor
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The Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University is conducting a search for new faculty at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. The Department is seeking an outstanding candidate with the background necessary to be recognized as a world class researcher in one or more of the fields of Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Controls by the time the candidate would be considered for tenure at TAMU.

The Department of Construction Science is one of the largest programs of construction higher education in the world. The Construction Science program is housed in the College of Architecture. The College of Architecture, with nearly 2000 students, is the largest College of Architecture in the nation. In addition to Construction Science, the College has Departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, and a new Department of Visualization. The College provides extraordinary opportunities for interdisciplinary research and teaching. Currently there is a faculty of twenty-five within the Construction Science program. Program enrollment is approximately 600 undergraduate students and 50 Master's students. The program has been continuously accredited by the American Council for Construction Education since 1978.

Job Description:
- Undertake research in one of the areas of Estimating, Scheduling, or Project Controls
- Preparation and submission of publications to Journals and Conferences related to the three research areas
- Supervise graduate students in the thesis program
- Teach the courses prescribed by the Head of Department, either graduate or undergraduate level
- Develop a teaching program supported by your research work that introduces our students to leading edge methods in Estimating, Scheduling, or Project Controls
- Innovate in the methods used to deliver the course work
- Undertake service work as agreed with the Head of Department and consistent with University policy
Degree Requirements:
- It is required that candidates for this position have completed and hold a Ph.D. in a construction related discipline. A terminal academic degree in a construction related discipline will be considered.
Preferred Experience
- Candidates preferably should have at least two years of construction industry experience.
Teaching Requirements
- It is required that the candidates can teach estimating, scheduling and project controls at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Faculty are normally full time, hired on nine-month contracts, with the opportunity for conducting research, continuing education, or industry internships in the summer months. Salaries are highly competitive and depend on the candidate's credentials.
The position is available immediately with a late summer 2012 expected date of hire. The review of applications will begin upon receipt and conclude on January 15, 2012. Highly qualified applicants will be invited to visit the campus. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application to:

Chair Search Committee
Department of Construction Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, 77843-3137

The following information must be enclosed with the application:
- a curriculum vita, which must include:
- either
- two samples of your published Journal papers
- or one sample of a published Journal paper and your completed thesis
- a list of all grants applied for as a PI or Co-PI
- applicants should address specifically the
- qualification standards
- experience standards
- teaching requirements
- provide a statement on a proposed research agenda for the next five years, including identifying potential funding sources for the proposed research
- list at least three referees

Electronic applications may be emailed to Chair of the Search Committee at coscsearch@arch.tamu.edu

Texas A&M University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.