Construction Management (CMGT) Teaching Specialist

Construction Management (CMGT) Teaching Specialists are part-time faculty responsible for Construction Management (CMGT) course instruction as contracted by the Undergraduate Applied and Professional Studies (uAPS) unit in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS). CMGT Teaching Specialists report to the faculty director of the CMGT program and are typically employed on a semester-by-semester basis to teach at least once in an academic year in either a full semester (14 week) or half semester (7 week) course, and in a few cases, once every two years with rotating elective courses. The position includes requirements for teaching, making course curriculum updates, supporting program initiatives, participating in professional development, and/or course development as needed.

Instructors should have high-levels of professional experience in construction management or related disciplines (such as engineering, architecture or business). CMGT courses include documents and contracts; legal, ethical, and risk issues; planning and scheduling; estimating; safety and loss control; specifications and technical communication; sustainability; materials and structures; building energy systems; building envelope design and construction; environmental health and safety; building information modeling; cost accounting; LEAN construction; building codes, and others as may from time-to-time be developed. Please visit the University catalog to view the variety of CMGT course offerings to enable matching of content and instructor background: https://catalogs.umn.edu/sites/catalogs.umn.edu/files/2020-09/UMNTC%20Course%20Undergrad%202020-22.pdf

Most courses are delivered as weekly evening face-to-face classroom classes or a hybrid blend of synchronous classroom and asynchronous online modules. Many are entirely asynchronous online and can therefore be taught remotely. Teaching modalities may change or adjust from time to time based upon program and industry needs.

Please visit the program website for details. https://ccaps.umn.edu/construction-management-bachelors-degree.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement as a hybrid position and has the unique opportunity to help shape and be responsible for the student experience.

Work for a phenomenal team, an innovative program and a College that's student and staff-centered! Our instructional design and technology team are there to assist in supporting faculty developing and refining their courses and providing training on the Canvas instructional website platform.

The search committee will review posted applications as the needs arise, and will continue until the position is filled. The salary range for the position is $4,000-$8,000 per course, depending on whether 1 through 4 credits.

REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in DEI in professional settings.
• Bachelor's degree within or closely related to construction management.
• Six or more years of professional experience in a field directly related to construction management.
• Three or more years of experience in your area of teaching expertise.

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree within or closely related to construction management.
• Teaching experience in higher education or industry professional development.
• Five or more years of professional experience in a field directly related to construction management in your area of teaching expertise.

DESIRED:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field closely related to construction management or in adult higher education.
• Teaching experience in higher education that includes online courses.
• Five or more years of professional "real world" experience in the private or public sector.
• A demonstrated understanding of pedagogy that blends theoretical concepts and professional applications.

Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you may be the right candidate for this role.

The College of Continuing & Professional Studies' Construction Management Program is housed within the Undergraduate Applied and Professional Studies (uAPS) unit and includes a CMGT Bachelor's Degree, minor, and certificate.

In CCAPS you'll find a flexible, hybrid work environment and supportive colleagues who are committed to empowering lifelong learners to achieve their educational goals in a learner-centric environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds, and identities are embraced.

CCAPS has a large and diverse portfolio of program offerings, including bachelor's and master's degrees, professional development offerings for practitioners, pre-college programs for high school students, English language programs, and lifelong learning for personal enrichment. Across all the work done in and by CCAPS, we strive daily to live our core values of Access, Learning, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

The salary for all new instructors (Teaching Specialists) is $2,437 per credit.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Please address all required qualifications in either your cover letter or CV/Resume to be considered for the position. Submit a letter of application (Cover Letter), resume, and the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three current professional references.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

This job posting is intended to collect applications for one or more of the CMGT courses as needed for any particular semester. This position will remain open until filled.

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