Assistant Professor in Construction Management

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2026

College: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Department/School: Construction Management

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,652 - $89,772 per year).

Initial Review Date: 11/10/25; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Industry
  
  Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, or closely related field, with the candidate committing to obtain a graduate degree (master's) in a construction related field within three years from the date of appointment, and 8 years' experience managing construction.
  • Or, possession of an MS in Construction Management or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years' experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of an MBA, MS Engineering degree or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 6 years' experience managing construction operations.
  • Or, possession of a PhD or doctoral degree in construction or closely related field prior to the date of appointment, and 5 years of experience managing construction operations.
• Project management experience in the United States construction industry or equivalent international experience. Experience must include project management techniques to oversee and control a project's scope, time, cost, safety, and quality.
• Experience with bid-build or design-build construction for commercial building, heavy civil or specialty construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Undergraduate teaching in discussion, activity and lab courses
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
• Development of instructionally related curriculum
• Effective communication skills and proficiency in written and oral use of English language
• Advising and mentoring students
• Coaching and advising student organizations and student competitions
• Work closely with industry partners and related disciplines
• Scholarly research and activities and professional development in areas such as, but not limited to:
  • Design-build and interdisciplinary practices
  • Lean Construction and Pull Planning
  • Virtual Design and Construction, construction technology
  • Construction Means and Methods
  • Estimating, both Commercial and Heavy Civil
  • Project Management
• Service to the department, university, and community. Service includes student advising, serving on academic committees, the Industry Advisory Council, accreditation and outreach activities.
• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.
• See the Construction Management Dept. Faculty Retention, Tenure, & Promotion Standards and Procedures.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department:

The Construction Management (CM) Department offers an American Council for Construction Education accredited Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program, along with two interdisciplinary minors in heavy construction and electrical construction. It is one of six departments within the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management. Fall semester 2025 began with 550 CM majors and an entry-level course enrolling more than 150 students.

The University "Quick Facts" lists the CM Major as #8 of the "10 Largest Majors" on campus. CM graduate placement statistics remain steady, averaging over two job offers per graduate, with normally over 90% placement before the end of the graduating semester. Placement by type of construction company varies slightly within these ranges:
Building/Commercial Construction 50-60%;
Heavy Civil 20-30%; and Specialty (Electrical, Mechanical, and other) 15-20%. The CM Department has an…