POOL - Lecturer Construction Engineering and Management

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

31709BR

Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering


Position Overview

The Chair of the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit applications to teach one or more  graduate level Construction Engineering / Construction Management courses.  Applications will be reviewed by CEAE faculty and placed in a pool for consideration, as needed, for up to 1 year.  Appointments are one semester, renewable, subject to review and funding.  The overall intent is to teach at least 1 course in each the fall and spring semesters, with potential for additional course-load and/or summer offering(s) on a renewable basis, subject to review and funding. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.  All qualified instructors are encouraged to apply. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.  Applications will be reviewed and placed in a pool to be considered for part-time (regular or temporary) teaching positions as needed.  Applicants may be accepted throughout the year.


Job Description

100% - Prepare and present lectures for one or more graduate Construction Engineering / Construction Management course as described in the approved course syllabi, hold office hours, and administer projects, assignments, and exams as appropriate to the course. Grade student assignments, projects, and exams and/or supervise graders and teaching assistants, and assign or participate with other faculty member in assigning final grades. Collaborate with KU’s Jayhawk Global team to ensure conformance with Quality Matters requirements for online course delivery (online students will participate in parallel with live in-person course delivery) – this effort will consist of a handful of virtual meetings with the Jayhawk Global team and leverage their assistance in organizing the course website via KU’s Learning Management System (LMS). Areas of interest to form the lecturer pool include the following: Construction Planning & Scheduling, Construction Quality & Productivity, Construction Finance & Accounting.   Additional topics may be considered.


Required Qualifications

To Teach Graduate Level Courses:

  • Terminal Master’s Degree or PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or closely related field.  (Terminal Master’s degree is considered a Professional Degree for that discipline if the terminal degree is not a doctoral degree.) OR Master’s degree in any discipline and seven years relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated record of research, scholarship, or achievement appropriate for the graduate program as evidenced by application materials.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Three years of teaching experience with evidence of prior teaching success in area of interest.
  • Licensing as a Professional Engineer

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Brian Lines
    785-864-6503
    brianlines@ku.edu


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application will include:

    • Online application
    • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
    • Cover letter and evidence of professional experience and/or teaching experience.
    Applications will be placed in a pool and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

    Application Review Begins

    25-Nov-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    01-Jan-2026


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Advertised Salary Range

    $7,000 - $9,000 per course


    Disclaimer

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