What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Management-Assistant Professor position at The University of North Florida Board of Trustees?
Department Construction Management, Chair Compensation Negotiable General Description/Primary Purpose: The Department of Construction Management within the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Construction Management. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to 1) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Construction Management, 2) developing research in the fields related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Technology (IT) applications for construction, construction production and automation, construction data analytics, or other related research areas in the fields, and 3) service to the Department, College, and the University of North Florida. Supervisor: This position will report to Dr. Dan Koo, Chair, Department of Construction Management. Working Hours: Varies Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role. Required Licensure: N/A Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026. Required Qualifications: The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Construction Management from an accredited university or a related field or show evidence of receiving their doctorate by May 2026. The candidate must demonstrate a record of publishing and professional activities in top-tier research outlets and provide evidence of teaching experience and excellence. The candidate must also demonstrate a minimum of two years of full-time experience in the construction industry. Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Preference is given to applicants with a demonstrated record of impactful publications, externally funded research contracts & grants, professional certifications or licenses related to the construction practices, and record of academic and professional services in the field of construction research in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology (IT), Automation, and construction data analytics. Additional Application Materials Required: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents: Cover letter Current curriculum vitae Teaching Statement Research Statement Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. Additional Requirements: Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions: Passport (all pages, including blank pages) and Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation.) Application Review Date: Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2025, with priority given to those submitted by this date. Job Posting Close Date: The position will remain open until filled. How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application at https://unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/unfjobs, including all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Aiyin Jiang at a.jiang@unf.edu. About the Department: The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. For more information about the Department of Construction Management visit: https://www.unf.edu/ccec/construction/index.html Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses. Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation. Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. The University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida. Located between Jacksonville’s beaches and downtown, UNF is set on a beautiful 1,381-acre campus surrounded by nature. Focused on student success, UNF has an annual enrollment of about 17,000 and graduates more than 4,000 students each year. The University offers small class sizes and individualized attention, strong job placement, a welcoming environment and active student life, and is known for providing students with transformational learning experiences — research with faculty, community-based learning or studying abroad, which UNF students do at twice the national average. UNF has more than 200 student clubs and organizations as well as 19 athletic teams and participates in Division I of the NCAA. UNF consistently ranks high for quality and value, and is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Public institution. The University holds the prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, a designation held by only 5% of universities in the U.S., and numerous other distinguished rankings. A member institution of the State University System of Florida, UNF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.
