Job Duties
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Department of Engineering Technology at Norfolk State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position consistent with prior rank or experience of Assistant Professor in Construction Management(Civil) Engineering Technology, beginning Fall 2025. The Department is fully accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The Department offers an Associate in Science degree in Architectural Drafting, and the Bachelor’s in Science degree in Construction Management Engineering Technology; Computer Engineering Technology; and Electronics Engineering Technology. For more information, please visit the following website:
The successful candidate will:
1. Teach undergraduate courses in construction management engineering technology:
including surveying, engineering mechanics (statics, strength of materials), structures
analysis, soil mechanics, materials of construction, methods of construction, building
codes and specification, problem analysis and planning, organization and supervision of
construction, construction supervision, and construction and project management, cost
estimates, structural planning and design.
2. Conduct laboratory activities as appropriate and maintain equipment and facilities
associated with the courses taught.
3. Develop partnerships with construction industry to assure internships and field trips for
students.
4. Contribute to construction management program, courses, and curriculum development.
5. Advise/mentor students and participate in recruitment activities.
6. Participate in ongoing assessment and accreditation activities.
7. Perform scholarly activities and submit grant proposals for external funding to acquire
financial support.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by department chair.
9. Maintain and advance the industrial advisory board associated with the construction
management program.
Minimum Qualifications
The desired candidate must:
Terminal degree(i.e. Ed.D., Ph.D., etc.) for a tenure track position in construction
management or civil engineering, or a closely related field (Degree must be from a
regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university).
Additional Considerations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10. Experience in teaching on the higher education level and ABET accreditation experience.
11. Experience with Blackboard or equivalent.
12. Demonstrated experience in grant writing.
13. Have at least three years of relevant Construction industry experience.
14. Ability to maintain and advance relationships with professionals in the construction.
industry for program improvement.
15. Evidence of effective communication skills (including oral, written, and interpersonal)
16. Demonstrated student-oriented mindset, including the ability to advise and mentor
students and promote the department.
17. Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the
professional community.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.
EEO Statement
Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
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Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Emailed material not accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.