Assistant Professor of Construction Management - Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Assistant Professor of Construction Management - Civil Engineering and Construction Management 26-05

Tenure‑Track Faculty Position Announcement

Civil Engineering & Construction Management

#26-05

Assistant Professor

August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

$105,000 to $110,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a tenure‑track faculty member in Construction Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, supervise graduate research, and engage in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities. Service to the department, college, and university is required. The position may involve teaching on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online.

• Ph.D. and B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD candidates acceptable if doctoral degree completed before August 19, 2026.
• Teaching experience or strong potential to teach Construction Management or Civil Engineering courses at the College/University level, in‑person and/or online.
• Published at least two papers in peer‑reviewed conferences or journals within the last five years.

• Evidence of effective engagement with a diverse student body.
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Experience creating a student‑centered learning environment.
• Research/lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
• At least three years of industry experience in construction management or construction engineering.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in construction management or construction engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the field of construction management or construction engineering as shown in the research statement.
• Participation in grant proposal preparation, either as PI or Co‑PI.

Preferred Final date to receive applications is November 20, 2025; applications received after this date may be considered on an as‑needed basis. The position will remain open until filled.

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for details. Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications and their experience working with a culturally diverse population (1‑page limit); a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement (2‑page limit); and a research statement (2‑page limit). Additional materials may be requested in later stages of the search process.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. CSUN is not currently sponsoring H‑1B visas; applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Daniel Pohl at 818‑677‑2166.