Associate Professor of Professional Practice or Professor of Professional Practice in Construction Administration - New York, NY, United States - Columbia University Medical Center

Description

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time position at the Associate Professor of Professional Practice or Professor of Professional Practice level to teach in the MS Program in Construction Administration.

This position will begin on July 1, 2024, and is a full-time appointment with a multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.

We seek high-quality candidates with a graduate degree in business, finance, law, real estate, architecture, engineering or other areas related to construction management.

Experience mentoring students on consulting projects, where students solve real-world challenges with industry partners, is a plus.

The ability to form partnerships and collaborations with industry stakeholders to develop applied research and foster entrepreneurial ideas is also welcome.

This position will involve regular teaching in the program's core and elective courses.

The successful candidate will teach two courses in both the fall and spring semesters (i.e., a 2:2 course load) related to construction administration in one or more of the following areas: Construction Project Management, Capstone, Scheduling, Estimating, and Elementals of Construction.

The Associate Professor of Professional Practice/Professor of Professional Practice will also participate in instructional design, student mentoring, and overall development of the Construction Administration program.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the successful candidate may at some point have the opportunity to serve as the program's director to lead programmatic efforts and strategic planning.

Program director responsibilities include but are not limited to, recruiting faculty and staff, budgeting and planning, student mentoring, and curriculum design.

The Master of Science in Construction Administration program at Columbia University prepares graduates for a variety of careers at the forefront of construction and project leadership.

Graduates develop rewarding careers with some of the world's most respected architecture, engineering, and construction firms, entrusted with delivering some of the most impactful projects of our time.

QualificationsThe ideal candidate will:

Hold a doctoral or terminal degree in business, finance, law, real estate, architecture, engineering or other areas related to construction management.

All applicants must have a BA/BS.Possess 10 years of professional practice in a change management setting, including leadership roles directing departments or organizations.

Exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, instructional design, and professional practice and/or scholarship.

Candidates at the rank of Professor of Professional Practice are expected to have substantial experience and accomplishments, a superlative teaching record, and documented evidence of excellence in carrying out administrative or other department responsibilities.

Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor of Professional Practice are expected to have teaching experience, documented evidence of excellence, and evidence of professional growth and activity in the given field.

Application InstructionsReview of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system.


Please provide the following materials:

Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Writing Sample(s) 3 confidential letters of recommendation (solicited via Interfolio application platform) Teaching Evaluations (optional) Research Abstract (optional) Publication(s) (optional)Questions or concerns about this position should be directed to University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and the department is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).Equal Employment Opportunity StatementColumbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranPay Transparency DisclosureThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

College / School / Unit
Columbia University in the City of New York
DepartmentConstruction AdministrationLocation
Morningside
Salary Range
Associate Professor of Prof. Prac. $170,000 - $180,000; Professor of Prof. Prac. $180,000 - $200,000
Posted
Oct 23, 2023
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