Lecturer Civil Engineering and Construction
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Job posting number: #7287007
Posted: October 14, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job SummaryReporting to the department chair, the lecturer position requires teaching a variety of in-class and online courses in construction management, construction engineering, and civil engineering, with an emphasis on the residential construction sector. Examples of these courses include Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Graphics, Construction Surveying, Quantity Estimating, Construction Cost Estimating, and Construction Planning/Scheduling. The successful candidate is also expected to assist the chair in service activities such accreditation/assessment, student competition, student recruitment, course revision/improvement, etc. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications
Earned M.S. degree in Construction, Engineering, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Construction, Architecture, or Engineering, by July 1, 2025.
Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Preferred Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Professional experience and expertise in Residential Construction.
Teaching experience at a higher education institution.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a brief teaching statement including teaching philosophy; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open until filled. Screening of applications begins December 2, 2024, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2025.