Assistant Professor Sustainable Construction Management - College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

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About College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

Founded in 1911, ESF is the nation's oldest and one of the most respected academic institutions dedicated to building a sustainable future and the study of the environment. The College's main campus is in Syracuse, New York and it has regional campuses and field stations throughout Central New York, and in New York's Thousand Islands and Adirondack Mountain regions. ESF consistently earns high academic, research, and sustainability rankings in Forbes, Peterson's Guide, The Princeton Review, The Washington Monthly, US News and World Report, and other national college ratings and guidebooks.

Job Description:

Assistant Professor- Sustainable Construction Management

The SUNY-ESF Department Sustainable Resources Management (http://www.esf.edu/srm/) invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in its Construction Management program. The area of specialization should complement and expand upon current departmental strengths in construction management.

Responsibilities:

SUNY-ESF seeks teacher-scholars committed to excellence in both teaching and research. Teaching responsibilities will include some of the undergraduate courses required for the current construction management major.

Teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Contracts and Specifications, Site Investigations-Geotechnical related, Mechanical/Electrical (MEP), Safety, Plan Interpretation, as well as graduate level, shared resources versions of these courses. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students in the Construction Management Program and mentoring graduate students at the Masters and Doctoral levels. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally funded and successful research program in their area of expertise as well as actively engage in the areas of pedagogy, curriculum, student advising, and interdisciplinary initiatives within the College.

Capabilities to develop online courses in the listed areas are also highly desired. Professional and public service is also expected, as is significant interaction with colleagues and students in other disciplines at the College as well as with Syracuse University and the broader academic community. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

About the Sustainable Construction Management Program at ESF:

The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Construction Management degree at SUNY-ESF combines the classical elements of a strong technical construction focus on materials, means and methods, and structural form and function, with a solid core of management-based skills including the interpretation of construction documents and contracts, estimating and scheduling of materials, labor, and machinery, and finances and contract administration for project control. A distinguishing characteristic of the program is a unique emphasis on environmentally sustainable approaches and appropriate technology throughout the curriculum. The program, in conjunction with its external advisory board, has built up a strong working relationship with construction firms and contractors in the region and its graduates have an outstanding record of placement and accomplishments.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Construction Management or related discipline by the date of hire, ABD will be considered

• Professional experience in construction management or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of teaching and service, commensurate with time since degree

• Record of scholarly publications

• Record of collaboration on extramural-funded research

• Professional registration/certification (PE, AIA, PMP, CPC, LEED AP)

• Successful upper-level industry experience

Additional Information:

About the College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse, New York, a dynamic and diverse community with plentiful natural, cultural, and civic opportunities. "The Places Rated Almanac" ranks Syracuse among the top 10 percent of "Best Places to Live." Located on the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes, Syracuse is within easy travel to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Toronto as well as the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains. SUNY-ESF is one of eight colleges and universities located in Onondaga County. The Syracuse University campus is immediately adjacent to SUNY-ESF, and SUNY Upstate Medical University is located within easy walking distance.

The ESF campus provides a rich array of curricular and co-curricular experiences with our main Syracuse campus just southeast of downtown Syracuse and our regional campuses stretching from southern Onondaga County to the Adirondacks. The Syracuse area, location of our main campus, is home to many cultural events, museums, state and local parks and numerous festivals throughout the year along with a growing downtown in the city of Syracuse. Onondaga County provides a variety of neighborhoods including urban, rural and suburban with strong schools, affordable housing and supportive communities.

Central New York is also home to numerous hospitals and medical facilities including SUNY Upstate Medical University, the St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, the VA Hospital of Syracuse, and Crouse Hospital with all providing unique specialty areas to support the needs of the community.

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The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse community that promotes equity and inclusion for all its members. Diversity that arises from differences such as, but not limited to, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national origin, or religious traditions is central and indispensable to the institutional excellence and mission of the College.

ESF is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). https://www.suny.edu/prodig/

SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted online and should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a 1-2 page statement of research interests and experience (4) a 1-2 page teaching statement and (5) a 1 page statement addressing how the candidate will contribute to SUNY ESF's Inclusion Diversity and Equity goals. References will be requested if you are selected as a finalist.

Application Deadline: Applications for all positions will be accepted until the position is filled. For optimal consideration applications should be submitted by February 15, 2024.