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An earned doctorate in construction management, building construction, civil engineering, architecture, or closely related fields.

Doctoral candidates who have successfully passed their qualifying examinations and are expected to complete their degree before the start of the Fall 2027 semester are also encouraged to apply. Appointment will be contingent upon completion of the doctoral degree prior to the start date.

Position Description

The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track appointment to the faculty at the Assistant Professor rank.

We seek motivated scholars whose research focuses on the core areas of construction management, including but not limited to construction project management, project delivery methods (such as Design-Build, IPD, CMAR, etc.), design development drawings / graphical communications, cost estimating and control, project planning and scheduling, construction means, methods and operations, and productivity and performance improvement. We expect that candidates will engage in both fundamental and applied research to advance the practice of construction management. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellence at teaching courses within core competency areas, including construction drawing, estimating, project planning, productivity improvement, and contracts, as well as have the ability and vision to develop and deliver graduate courses in their area of expertise. It is preferred that candidates demonstrate professional experience in construction or a construction-related profession, and a working knowledge of the United States construction industry.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to attract nationally competitive research grants, engage in multi-disciplinary research, and be motivated to collaborate with other faculty across the College of Design, Construction and Planning and within other colleges at the University of Florida. The successful faculty candidate will be expected to develop funded research programs, publish in peer-reviewed journals, supervise graduate student research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and provide service to the University, the community, and the profession.

M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management

Established in 1935, Rinker School is the oldest continuing building construction program in the country. The Rinker School has more than 8,000 graduates, over 320 upper-division

undergraduate students, around 75 Master’s students, and nearly 50 Ph.D. students. The Rinker School has 29 full-time faculty members and 11 support staff. Our vibrant faculty are nationally and internationally recognized, consistently attracting a significant amount of research funding every year.

The University of Florida

UF, founded in 1853, is one of the state's oldest academic institutions and among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. It is ranked 7th among U.S. public universities and belongs to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). UF is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in the country with more than 100 undergraduate majors offered in 16 colleges and enrolls more than 61,000 students.

The College of Design, Construction and Planning

Established in 1925, the College of Design, Construction, and Planning (DCP) is a preeminent college in the university. DCP’s vision is to be recognized globally as a preeminent College for teaching, research, creative scholarship, and outreach in the built and natural environments. The mission of the College is to improve the quality of the built and natural environments through offering exceptional educational and professional programs and research/scholarship initiatives that address the planning, design, construction, and preservation of the built and natural environments.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

To learn more about benefits visit: UF Benefits

An earned doctorate in construction management, building construction, civil engineering, architecture, or closely related fields.

Doctoral candidates who have successfully passed their qualifying examinations and are expected to complete their degree before the start of the Fall 2027 semester are also encouraged to apply. Appointment will be contingent upon completion of the doctoral degree prior to the start date.

Project management and/or field supervisory experience in the construction industry in the United States.

University-level teaching experience in the core construction management competency areas.

To ensure full consideration, the required documents should be submitted by Dec 1, 2026, when the Search Committee begins reviewing applications and will continue until the position are filled. A completed application should include:

1. A 1-2 page cover letter.

2. A curriculum vitae.

3. A statement describing research interests, accomplishments, and future research plans (1-2 pages).

4. A statement describing experiences in, and approaches to, teaching and mentoring students (1-2 pages). (Additional Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations, is recommended where available.)

5. Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.

For additional information, contact Idris Jeelani Ph.D., Search Committee Chair (idris.jeelani@ufl.edu).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.