Professor of Practice in Construction Management

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a Cover Letter describing how the candidate's professional background, construction industry experience, and qualifications meet the position's responsibilities; a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement describing the applicant's teaching and mentoring practices (maximum 2 pages); unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework completed; and a list of names and contact information for three professional references.

The statement of teaching and mentoring practices may draw upon formal classroom instruction or relevant professional experience, including company-level employee training and development, supervision, coaching, mentoring, or other activities involving the transfer of knowledge and professional skills.

Review of applications will begin December 14, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Please address inquiries regarding this search to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Mirsalar Kamari, [email protected].

Job Summary

The School of Construction and Design at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position as Professor of Practice in Construction Management, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. This is an on-site position based on the Hattiesburg campus, with primary responsibilities involving face-to-face instruction, potential online teaching assignments, and in-person engagement with students, faculty, and industry partners.

The School seeks an accomplished construction professional with substantial industry experience and a strong interest in preparing the next generation of construction professionals. The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge of construction operations, project management, and industry best practices into the classroom. A primary responsibility will be teaching the Construction Management Senior Capstone course, which integrates estimating, scheduling, project management, safety, quality control, and project controls.

The School of Construction and Design is home to three accredited undergraduate programs: Construction Management, Architectural Engineering Technology, and Interior Design. The ACCE-accredited Construction Management program offers both on-campus and fully online degree options and maintains strong connections to the construction industry. The School has longstanding relationships with leading construction firms, including Yates Construction, Roy Anderson Corp., Brasfield & Gorrie, Hensel Phelps, and many others. These partnerships support student learning, professional development, internships, and employment opportunities through an active Industry Advisory Council and industry engagement initiatives.

Located in the Bobby Chain Technology Center on the Hattiesburg campus, the School provides a dynamic learning environment supported by modern instructional facilities, hands-on learning opportunities, and strong connections with the construction and design industries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of undergraduate Construction Management courses each semester, which may include both face-to-face and online instruction, with primary responsibility for the Senior Capstone course, emphasizing the integration and practical application of construction management knowledge and skills.

• Develop and deliver industry-based learning experiences that integrate construction estimating, scheduling, project management, safety planning, quality assurance and quality control, project controls, and construction documentation.

• Utilize effective instructional methods and real-world construction project scenarios to ensure course learning outcomes are met and students are prepared for professional practice.

• Guide and mentor students in developing comprehensive construction project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, safety plans, construction methodologies, and project execution strategies.

• Coach and mentor Construction Management student teams participating in regional and national construction competitions, with appropriate workload flexibility and travel support provided by the School for these activities.

• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic guidance and mentoring to students.

• Support curriculum development, course improvement, student learning outcome assessment, and continuous improvement activities related to ACCE accreditation, including providing end-of-semester course assessment data.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with construction industry partners to support student projects, internships, experiential learning, and professional development opportunities.

• Participate in student recruitment, outreach, student organization activities, and other School initiatives.

• Fulfill institutional service duties within the School, College, University, and community.

• Perform other duties as assigned.