Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management

Overview

Job Title : Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management

Location : Marietta, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 289474

About Us : For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State operates on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta and serves over 46,000 students with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The university is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) and is a member of the University System of Georgia. We are committed to values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Location : Our Kennesaw campus is at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, and our Marietta campus is at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Construction Management offers STEM-designated ACCE-accredited Bachelor's and Master's degrees, a Minor, and four undergraduate Certificate Programs. Our programs emphasize leadership, collaboration with design professionals, and real-world problem solving in sustainable construction practices.

The department is part of the College of Architecture and Construction Management and is located in metro Atlanta, with strong industry engagement and opportunities for internships. We host student career fairs and have a long-standing reputation for preparing future construction industry leaders.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for full-time, tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Construction Management, with a preferred start date of August 2026. Rank will be determined at hire and is commensurate with credentials. These are nine-month contracted positions, with duties performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and / or graduate Construction Management courses, delivering high-quality instruction in person and online in at least two of the following areas : Heavy / Civil (including DOT construction), Construction Survey / Layout, Construction Finance, Construction Estimating, Construction Safety, MEP Systems, Construction Law.
• Provide service to the Department, College, University, and professional community.
• Engage in significant research, scholarship, and / or creative activities in a discipline-related area, developing a robust research agenda that advances knowledge and practice in Construction or related fields.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to a positive and productive academic environment.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Additional (required) qualifications for the Associate Professor position :

Preferred Qualifications

Required Documents to Attach

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, apply by October 31, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, contact Dr. Pavan Meadati, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, pmeadati@kennesaw.edu. Technical support : Shared Services Center at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu. For general faculty questions, email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online. Freedom of Expression policies are also available online.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy-related conditions

or other protected characteristics. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

Final candidates will undergo a criminal background investigation. Additional screenings may include motor vehicle reports, credit checks, pre-employment drug screening, and verification of credentials as required by USG policy.

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