Assistant Professor, Construction Management

Job Description Summary:

TheSweeney Programs of Construction Management(CM)at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Bostoninvites applications for a full-timeregular-appointment trackfaculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start inAugust2026.This position will havean initialappointmenttothe Myles and Eugenia Sweeney Professorship a distinguished 3-year term recognizing notableacademicwork and service with a unique impact in the successful candidate will contribute to excellence in teaching research and service with a strong focus on integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) tools into construction management education.

The Myles and Eugenia Sweeney Professorshipinclude:

• Annual salary supplement of $3000

• Annual research budget of $5000to support scholarly work student engagement curriculum development and professional travel

This professorship honors Wentworth alumnus Myles Sweeney Class of 1928 and his wife Eugenia a Milwaukee native and retired physical therapist whose enduring generosity has supported key campus landmarks including Sweeney Field the Sweeney Nanotechnology Lab and the Sweeney Pavilion and celebrates Eugenias legacy through an annual award for academic and athletic excellence among student-athletes.

Note:The faculty appointment is regular-appointment-track and ongoing; the Myles and Eugenia Sweeney Professorship designation and associated funding are for a 3-year term.

About Wentworth:

Located in the heart of BostonWentworth is aprivateinstitution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower inspire and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education.

Housedby the School of Management (SOM) and with more than400 students enrolled in the programtheSweeney Programs of Construction Managementis one of the most popular majors at Wentworth. The program offers concentrations in Infrastructure ManagementandReal Estate&Facility Management. Both baccalaureate and mastersprograms in CM are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

The CM facultycomprisesindividuals from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds bringing diverse perspectives to teaching research and industryengagement. All faculty members have significant industry experience including consulting entrepreneurship and leadership in project management. Collaboration is highly encouraged and activelysupportedfostering a dynamic environment for interdisciplinary research student mentorship and innovative teaching initiatives.

To learn more about the CM program including its coursespleasego to: Responsibilities

The successful candidatewill teacha combination of lecture and laboratory courses atboththeundergraduate and graduatelevelacross a range of construction management topics including but not limited to:Introduction to the Built Environment Introduction to Plan Reading & BIM Building Construction Building Systems Estimating Quality Control and Assurance Construction Project ManagementandSenior Project.

Otherresponsibilities for this position will include:

• Developnew and / or improved curriculum and teaching resourcesbyusinginnovative instructional methods

• Developnewcourses and electives that enhance theCMcurriculum

• Provide reliableaccurateand effective student advising and mentoring

• Pursue impactfulscholarlyworkincludingbut not limited topresentationspedagogical studiesconferenceandjournal publicationsundergraduate researchandinternally/externally fundedgrants

• Participate inservice activities at the program school and university levels; and collaborate with related disciplines

• Engagein professional development opportunities that foster continuous improvement and growth

• Establish strong relationships with the construction industry and pursue opportunities to collaborate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in construction managementor closely related field

• Provenwork experience in the construction industry or equivalent

• Relevant teachingexperienceatcollegeor universitylevel

• Strong commitmenttoundergraduateand graduateteaching and mentorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Construction Management or closely related field

• Minimum3 yearsof full-time work experience in the construction industry or equivalent

• Familiarity with novel learning environments and instructional technologies

• Demonstrated ability to integrate digital and AI-based tools into teaching and research

• Proficiencywith software relevant to construction managementsuch as Revit NavisworksOn-Screen takeoff Bluebeamand Procore

Position Details:

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary.Benefits are described briefly HR: this time the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $89042 and$99905. The low end of the pay range in all faculty searches is at the minimum salary for the rank per the collective bargaining agreement between Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Wentworth Faculty Federation Local 2403 AFT MA AFL-CIO (the Faculty Federation or Federation).The specific pay for this position will bedeterminedby the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of range does not include any salary stipend from anamed-professorship.Note that these are two semester equivalent salaries.

This position comes with a 10% retirement contribution (no matching) according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Wentworth Faculty Federation.

Wentworth uses a three-semester per year schedule. The faculty contracts are for two semesters (fall and spring) with optional summer teaching which is paid on a prorated basis of theprovided two-semester salary. This means the annual compensation could reach 1.5 times theprovided two-semester salary depending on the availability of summer classes.

Applicants shouldsubmita single PDF packagecontainingthe following materials:

• A one-page cover letter

• A curriculum vitae

• A teaching statement describing experiences in and approaches to teaching and mentoring students (2 pages)

• A research statement describing research interests accomplishments and future research plans (2 pages)

• Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.Candidates will be notified before the University contacts their references.

Review of applications is scheduled to begininJanuary 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Foradditionalinformation contactProf. Cristina Cosma Ph.D. Search Committee Chair()