Open-Rank Visiting Faculty (Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, Visiting

Description

Required Qualifications:

• An earned Doctorate in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by the start date. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at the Visting Instructor rank.
• Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank.
• An earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Successful candidates must be able to teach new and/or existing courses in Construction Management at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant professional experience in the United States construction industry or comparable international experience.
• Professional registration, licensing or the ability to become licensed, or certifications related to the construction discipline.
• Expertise in construction management areas that complement departmental strengths and the Southwest Florida environment.
• A rank-appropriate record of scholarly publication, externally funded research, or professional development activities.
• Preferred areas of expertise include construction drawing, estimating, safety, finance, lean construction, and digital construction.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
• Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
• Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
• Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning.
• Ability to collaborate with related disciplines and to establish relationships internally as well as to successfully develop relationships and interact with external industry partners and the southwest Florida community.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty to develop a shared vision of the future.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work in a highly collaborative faculty environment, conduct themselves professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the department, college, and university level.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of learners and to use information technology as a pedagogical and professional tool.
• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Appointment will be made at a visiting faculty rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience on a 9-month fixed appointment available August 2026.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project or scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU. Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests (as applicable by rank)
• Five (5) Professional References

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately.