PT- Faculty (Remote) Construction Management

Summary

The Adjunct Faculty is directly responsible for the delivery of the approved curricula to the students and other matters as assigned in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the university.


Minimum Qualifications

The Adjunct Faculty must satisfy the following minimum qualifications:

  • Doctorally qualified to teach construction management courses ( for example, a PhD in Engineering Science with a Construction Management Concentration) according to the IACBE definition (see Appendix A)
  • Be A.B.D. (has completed all course work required for a doctoral program, passed the general comprehensive examinations, but has not completed a dissertation) with a major, minor, or concentration in the construction management area
  • Hold a master’s degree in the construction management field [for example, a Master of Science Construction Management degree or an MBA (Master of Business Administration) with a concentration in Construction Management] and have five or more years of professional experience in construction management. Also, must have extensive and substantial documented successful teaching experience in the area of assigned teaching responsibility, and demonstrate involvement in meaningful research and/or programs for the enhancement of pedagogical (or andragogical) skills.

Skills and Attributes

The Adjunct Faculty must possess the following skills and attributes: management and leadership skills; organizational and research skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills; strong clinical and professional skills.


Essential Functions

The Adjunct Faculty performs the following essential functions:

  1. Provides instruction and all aspects of teaching of approved curricula as outlined in the university’s master syllabus
  2. Recommends curriculum changes based on industry needs.
  3. Attends continuing education programs and seminars to maintain industry knowledge and skills.
  4. Works with program advisory committees as needed.
  5. Administers assessment instruments as requested by assessment director or academic dean
  6. Maintains accurate attendance and academic records for students.
  7. Participates in faculty meetings and in-service meetings.
  8. Participates in National American University school functions, i.e., graduations, honors ceremonies, etc., as often as possible.
  9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Work Hours

Adjunct faculty schedules may consist of both daytime and evening hours.


Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

  1. The Adjunct Faculty reports to an Academic Dean or Associate Dean.
  2. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

The Adjunct Faculty must be able to speak, hear, read, see, write, type, dial, reach, and bend.


Travel

No travel required.


Classification

  1. FLSA: Contract
  2. IPEDS: Instruction

Note: This position description does not list every activity, duty, and responsibility of the position and may be altered by the university at any time.

National American University is committed to attracting and retaining diverse faculty and staff and strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

National American University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, physical or mental disability or any other protected class status.

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