(Open Rank) Teaching Professor in Construction

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: (Open Rank) Teaching Professor Track
Working Title: (Open Rank) Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or(full) Teaching Professor, in Construction
FTE: Full-time 9 Month Teaching Contract
Salary Range: Assistant Teaching Professor: $80,000 - $85,000 | Associate Teaching Professor: $85,000 - $95,000 | Teaching Professor: $95,000 - $105,000
Position #00715577 - Requisition #41725
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About the University of Colorado - Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

Why CU Denver and Denver
CU Denver's downtown campus places faculty in the heart of a major metropolitan region, with close connections to construction firms, public agencies, professional organizations, and industry partners across Colorado. Denver offers the cultural and professional resources of a major city, with the Rocky Mountains and extensive outdoor recreation nearby.
CU Denver combines the resources of the University of Colorado system with an urban campus closely connected to the community it serves. Eligible employees have access to health and retirement benefits, tuition assistance, professional development resources, and RTD EcoPass transit benefits.

About the College
The College of Engineering, Design and Computing takes pride in having a faculty of excellent scholars and engineering practitioners. We attract hard-working students who are enthusiastic about engineering, and we are redesigning engineering education to create the agile versatile engineers of the future. Providing an education of enduring value to our students is at the heart of our College mission.

We integrate design innovation and computing technology across disciplines, in conjunction with authentic experiences that develop human and social skills such as creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We embrace and leverage our setting across urban and medical campuses to broadly impact the social and economic growth of the Denver urban corridor through enterprise partnerships. Our goal is to emerge as Denver's technological innovation engine and significantly impact Colorado, the nation, and the world via informatics, infrastructure, sustainability, as a smart city.

About the Department
The Civil Engineering and Construction department has 10 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty, 3 teaching-track faculty, and many part-time lecturers. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including master's and doctoral degrees, in civil engineering, construction engineering management, and construction management. The civil engineering program has been accredited continuously since its inception, and the newer construction programs were first accredited in 2023. In 2025, the department had 75 graduate students and 310 undergraduate students. Approximately 35% are in the construction programs.

About the Program
The Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) program at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) launched in Fall 2014 as a graduate specialty of the Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering in response to local industry requests and support. Work on two bachelor's degrees began in 2017: the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management (CM) and the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management (CEM). CEDC moved forward with both degrees because of interdisciplinary support throughout the College and across CU Denver, especially from the College of Architecture and Planning and the Business School. The two BS degrees were approved by CU Denver, the University of Colorado Regents, and the Colorado Department of Higher Education in Fall 2019, launched in August 2020, and accredited by ABET in 2023.

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

(Open Rank) Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or(full) Teaching Professor, in Construction
What you will do:

The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction in the College of Engineering, Design and Computing at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a teaching-track faculty position in Construction Management and Construction Engineering Management. We seek an experienced educator and/or construction professional who can bring current construction knowledge and practice into the classroom, mentor students, and contribute to the continued growth of CU Denver's construction programs.

We welcome candidates whose careers bridge academia and professional practice, including candidates with substantial experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Candidates with nontraditional academic career paths are encouraged to apply. The faculty appointment will be on the Teaching Professor track, with rank commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, qualifications, and career path.

The 9-month position is structured as 80% teaching and 20% service. Research is not an assigned component of the workload. Teaching will be dedicated to construction courses, with upcoming needs in Construction Management Fundamentals, Field Engineering and Management, Materials and Methods, Advanced Construction Technology, Construction Safety, and Construction Engineering. Service will focus primarily on student success and helping guide and grow the Construction Management and Construction Engineering Management programs, including student mentoring and support, recruitment and retention, curriculum and program development, accreditation and continuous improvement, and industry engagement.

Teach Construction Students (Teaching)

• Teach and as needed, develop or update undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management and construction engineering management, including courses aligned with current program needs.
• Develop and deliver engaging, applied learning experiences that connect construction fundamentals with current professional practice and emerging technologies.

Support Student Success (Service)

• Advise and mentor students and help connect them with academic, professional, internship, and career opportunities.
• Support student recruitment, retention, advising, and engagement, including outreach activities that strengthen the student experience and help grow the construction programs.

Help Guide and Grow the Construction Programs (Service)

• Contribute to curriculum and program development, assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Work with construction faculty and department leadership to grow enrollment, strengthen program visibility, identify curricular needs, and respond to evolving student and industry needs.

Strengthen Industry Connections (Service)

• Build and maintain relationships with construction firms, professional organizations, alumni, and other industry partners, and contribute to Industry Advisory Board activities that keep the programs connected to professional practice.
• Support industry engagement that expands student opportunities through guest speakers, site visits, internships, projects, mentoring, and related activities.

General Faculty Service (Service)

• Contribute to department, college, and professional service as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

All ranks

• Terminal degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications and professional experience consistent with appointment on the Teaching Professor track.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, advise, or mentor students or professionals in construction-related fields.

Assistant Teaching Professor

• Teaching and/or professional accomplishments sufficient for appointment as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction.

Associate Teaching Professor

• A record of successful teaching, professional practice, and/or service sufficient for appointment as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction.

Teaching Professor

• A sustained record of accomplishment in teaching, professional practice, and/or service sufficient for appointment as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction.

Preferred Qualifications
Competitive candidates may demonstrate strengths in several of the following areas. Candidates are not expected to possess every preferred qualification.

• Professional experience in or substantial engagement with the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Experience building relationships with industry, employers, professional organizations, and/or advisory boards to support student opportunities and program relevance.
• Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, program assessment, or continuous improvement; ABET experience is preferred.
• Interest in or experience with emerging construction technologies, including applications of AI in education or professional practice.
• Professional Engineer licensure or other relevant professional license or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop engaging, applied learning experiences and connect classroom learning with current construction practice.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and student success across a range of backgrounds, educational pathways, and career goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to program growth, curriculum development, and continuous improvement.

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• Working from the office is encouraged particularly when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:

• Teaching Professor: $95,000 - $105,000 per 9-month academic year. Additional salary for summer months may be available from internal funds for additional duties or external funding.
• Associate Teaching Professor: $85,000 - $95,000 per 9-month academic year. Additional salary for summer months may be available from internal funds for additional duties or external funding.
• Assistant Teaching Professor: $80,000 - $85,000 per 9-month academic year. Additional salary for summer months may be available from internal funds for additional duties or external funding.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Nov 27, 2026 at 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. Interested applicants are welcome to continue to apply.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A one-page cover letter describing interest in the position, relevant construction and/or teaching experience, and the candidate's approach to supporting student success.
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy.
• A current CV/resume.
• The names and contact information of three professional references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.

Questions should be directed to Pam Mettler, pam.mettler@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.