Title: Instructional Assistant Professor-Construction Management
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Department: Technology
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Department of Technology is seeking an instructional assistant professor to teach courses in Construction Management starting August 16, 2024. This is a nine-month (August 16th - May 15th) non-tenure track position. The primary teaching assignment will include courses in one or more of the following areas: residential development, introduction to building construction, construction methods, mechanical & electrical systems, surveying, and/or soils & foundations. The chosen candidate will be expected to participate in program curriculum development initiatives, program assessment, participate in departmental meetings, activities, and events, and perform miscellaneous lab maintenance and improvement activities.

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY:
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate Connect Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University's metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL COMMUNITY:
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their "Happiest Cities" list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its "30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life" (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield; many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU's campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

1. Earned Master's degree in Construction Management, Business, Industrial Technology, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related area OR Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering with 5 years of professional experience in the construction industry.
2. Professional experience in the construction industry.
3. Ability to teach introductory Construction Management courses, including hands-on construction methods.
4. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

1. Teaching experience in construction management.
2. Additional experience in one of the following areas is desirable: construction documents, estimating, heavy equipment, construction materials, surveying, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), construction administration

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8/16/2024

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Cindy Wert
Department of Technology
(309) 438-2119

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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