Construction Management Associate Teaching ProfessorAssociate Professor of Practice

About Sacred Heart UniversityAs one of the nations largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S. Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield Conn. campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle Ireland and offers online programs. Nearly 10000 students attend the Universitys nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis R.N. & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart a Laudato Si campus stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact changein their own lives professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in itsBest 391 Colleges: 2026 EditionandBest Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning NPR-affiliate station WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir band dance and theatre. Teaching Professor/Associate Professor of Practice School of Computing & EngineeringSacred Heart University (SHU) located in Fairfield Connecticut houses its School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts and Sciences. SCE offers two graduate programs (M.S. in Computer Science & Information Technology and M.S. in Cybersecurity) seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science programsComputer Science Information Technology Game Design & Development Cybersecurity Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineeringand several graduate certificate programs. All existing computing and engineering programs are ABET-accredited. A new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management will enroll its first cohort in Fall 2027 further expanding the schools engineering support the continued growth of its engineering programs the School of Computing and Engineering invites applications for the position of Associate Teaching Professor/Associate Professor of Practice and Program Director of Construction Management (Non-Tenure Track). The successful candidate will be a dynamic and innovative educator committed to excellence in teaching student advising and addition to serving as the Program Director for the Construction Management program the candidate will provide leadership in curriculum development assessment strategic planning and continuous program improvement aligned with the standards of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). This successful candidate will be expected to engage with local and national construction companies in both horizontal and vertical industries to develop partnerships. The position emphasizes hands-on project-based learning active engagement with students and collaboration with faculty industry partners and university stakeholders to support program growth and accreditation efforts. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall responsibilities include:Foster relationships with industry partners to support student internships experiential learning opportunities and workforce development and update course materials to reflect current industry practices emerging technologies and professional undergraduate courses in Construction Management and related professional engagement with the construction industry and relevant professional and mentor students on academic and career assessment ACCE accreditation and continuous improvement initiatives within the in curriculum development and program enhancement in departmental college and university service a regular teaching load of 24 credits per academic year consistent with expectations for non-tenure track Qualifications:A PhD in Construction Management Construction Engineering Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution is preferred. Applicants with a masters degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of significant full-time industry experience will be evidence of strong industry commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centered to teach a broad range of undergraduate construction management to a highly interactive student-centered learning environmentStrong written and oral communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Professional experience in the construction industry including project management field operations estimating scheduling or related teaching experience at the collegiate licensure or certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Design-Build in America (DBIA) Project Management Professional (PMP) or related with construction management software and industry-standard of collaboration with industry partners and experiential learning supporting ACCE accreditation assessment or curriculum development to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning apply please submit the following materials:A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the responsibilities and qualificationsA curriculum vitaeA statement of teaching philosophyA statement of industry engagement planContact information for three professional referencesReview of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is August 2026 (Fall semester). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling materials must be submitted using Sacred Heart Universitys online application process. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Tolga Kaya at