Job Description
The Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Full Professor of Practice rank to begin Fall 2026 in Blacksburg VA. This position is a nine-month full-time appointment dedicated primarily to the teaching and service missions of the School.
MLSoC brings together undergraduate engineering and non-engineering programs in Construction Engineering and Management (ABET-accredited) and Building Construction (ACCE-accredited).
The successful candidate will be required to teach 3-4 courses per semester in the School of Construction develop meaningful relationships with industry and provide service to the School and the broader AEC industry. This position requires occasional travel to attend outreach events conferences and/or other professional meetings.
MLSoC is dedicated to serving the community in the spirit of Ut Prosim. We seek candidates who will adopt and practice the Virginia Tech Principles of Community which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and opportunity and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members.
We actively seek a broad spectrum of candidates to join our faculty in preparing the future leaders of the construction industry.
Required Qualifications
A graduate or professional degree in construction or a closely related field
Documented professional experience in construction or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated expertise in construction means and methods in addition to one or more of the following areas: design-build fundamentals of construction management and construction company management.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications and/or licensure related to the applicants professional field (e.g. PMP CCM PE RA).
Demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education e.g. through end-of-semester teaching evaluations and/or peer reviews.
Engagement in academic program leadership and/or leadership of professional organizations.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$120000 - $130000
Hours per week
40 ; as needed
Review Date
11/08/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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