Full Professor of Practice (Means and Methods Focus)

Job Description

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the Full Professor of Practice rank to begin Fall 2026 in Blacksburg, VA. This position is a nine-month, full-time appointment dedicated primarily to the teaching and service missions of the School.
MLSoC brings together undergraduate engineering and non-engineering programs in Construction Engineering and Management (ABET-accredited) and Building Construction (ACCE-accredited).
The successful candidate will be required to teach 3-4 courses per semester in the School of Construction, develop meaningful relationships with industry, and provide service to the School and the broader AEC industry. This position requires occasional travel to attend outreach events, conferences, and/or other professional meetings.
MLSoC is dedicated to serving the community in the spirit of Ut Prosim. We seek candidates who will adopt and practice the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and opportunity, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members.
We actively seek a broad spectrum of candidates to join our faculty in preparing the future leaders of the construction industry.

Required Qualifications

• A graduate or professional degree in construction or a closely related field
• Documented professional experience in construction or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction means and methods in addition to one or more of the following areas: design-build, fundamentals of construction management, and construction company management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications and/or licensure related to the applicant’s professional field (e.g., PMP, CCM, PE, RA).
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education, e.g., through end-of-semester teaching evaluations and/or peer reviews.
• Engagement in academic program leadership and/or leadership of professional organizations.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$120,000 - $130,000

Hours per week

40 ; as needed

Review Date

11/08/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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