Assistant Professor

UNC Charlotte is a leader in applied engineering and construction education. Since 1970, our multidisciplinary programs have prepared real-world-ready graduates who combine technical knowledge, management skills, and hands-on experience. The W.S. Lee College offers one of the nation's most comprehensive construction education portfolios, with undergraduate and graduate programs in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, and Facilities Engineering, equipping students to lead across the full spectrum of the built environment.

The Charlotte metro area is centrally located in North Carolina's Piedmont region and has a population of over two million. The CLT airport is a major international hub, and is less than a 30 minute drive from the University. The city offers a mix of urban and natural amenities, featuring both a lively uptown area and numerous hiking trails. Within a three-hour drive, many enjoy the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains or the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Graduates from the Construction Engineering and Management program have successful careers, with 100% job placement. The ASC and ACI Student Teams have received many awards in regional, national, and international competitions. The Industrial Advisory Board has 75 member companies who are highly engaged in career fairs, course lectures, site visits, and hands-on mentorship.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

The William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Construction Engineering and Management fields, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Candidates with diverse research interests such as those aligned with UNC Charlotte's areas of research focus and distinction are strongly encouraged to apply. Specifically, candidates are expected to have strong research experience in one of the following areas:

The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses that advance the program's emphasis on engineering-construction integration and capital project lifecycle management. Priority teaching areas include construction engineering and management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management ( EPCM); integrated delivery systems; capital project management; industry best practices; and digital transformation in construction. Expertise that bridges construction-operations integration and/or facilities engineering and management is also highly desirable.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in construction engineering, construction management, or a closely related field by the time of contract. Priority will be given to candidates with strong research records evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, potential for success in externally funded research, and a plan for future research that aligns with university and department research focus stated above.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents for Position 004551

1. One-page letter of interest.

2. Curriculum Vitae.

3. Two-page research statement detailing areas of expertise. Applicants are encouraged to use this template for submitting their research statement: https://bit.ly/charlotte-research.

4. Contact information for at least three references.

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Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program's website, or contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Jake Smithwick at Jake.Smithwick@charlotte.edu with further questions. Please review the full job description [website link] for additional information, expectations, and requirements.

Interviews are expected to start in December 2025 and be continuous until the position is filled. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest degree earned. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.