Construction and Facility Management Faculty

Job Description—Construction & Facility Management Faculty

Institutional Overview

Capitol Technology University is a career-focused university located in Laurel, Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It is a fully-accredited non-profit private university that was started in 1927 by a Navy veteran to teach students how to build radios. The University offers unique commitments to on-campus students that include a salary guarantee and a Chargers Assistance Program that helps students pay back their loans if they do not find full-time work within 90 days of graduation.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be passionate about working directly with undergraduate students to prepare them for the demands of the construction & facility management workforce. The individual will be a dynamic, visionary educator with innovative ideas for interdisciplinary approaches to education, experience teaching in multiple modalities, and the ability to motivate student excellence. Faculty dedicate 80% of their time to teaching and 20% of their time to service. Teaching includes course preparation, instruction, learning assessment, and participation in course and curriculum review. Service includes co-curricular activities that enhance and enrich the student experience and/or contribute to new student recruitment, including providing oversight of laboratories and participating in open houses and other outreach activities (Cyber Saturdays, STEM Challenge, Capitol Connect, etc.). This is a full-time on-ground 10-month position (August-May) on our beautiful 52-acre campus in Laurel, MD, on the Baltimore Washington parkway.

Capitol strongly encourages industry professionals with an appropriate Master’s or Doctorate degree and teaching experience to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with all stakeholders to grow enrollment for the program in alignment with the University’s mission and vision
• Instruct students in the construction & facility management discipline. Including: designing and executing learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking, performing accurate assessment of student performance, providing timely constructive feedback to support student knowledge advancement
• Maintain high campus visibility including but not limited to; regular office hours, timely responses to student communications, support for co-curricular activities, enrollment events (Open Houses, STEM Challenge, Accepted Student Day, Capitol Connect, community college and high school visits, etc.), committee service, and academic and career mentoring.
• Manage classrooms in person, via Zoom, and within the LMS including preparing syllabi, assignments, grading, and assessment activities, etc.
• Maintain professional competencies in the subject area and currency in instructional methodologies through professional associations and professional development.
• Build partnerships with community colleges, construction, facility, and safety associations and companies, and other organizations
• Manage adjunct faculty members within the program and ensure high quality of the classroom experience
• Support educational effectiveness activities of the department such as course learning assessment and program level assessment review.
• Support accreditation activities of the department.
• Support the recruitment of new undergraduate students including: participating in Open House activities, assisting in the development of relationships and articulation agreements with community college partners, developing and maintaining a professional image on social media, developing relationships with appropriate professional organizations, and participating in special events (on campus or virtual).
• Communicate effectively with all constituents including students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni
• Collaborate with government and industry partners to provide opportunities for our students
• Demonstrate successful leadership in education and professional service
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD from an accredited institution of higher learning in Construction/Facility Management, or a related discipline
• 7 years of combined experience in administrative and/or teaching experience as well as professional experience in a related field
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Industry experience is a plus and those working full-time in industry are strongly encouraged to apply

Salary Range

The salary for this position typically ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.