TITLE: Assistant Adjunct Professor - Construction Management

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Full Consideration Date:

11/13/2026

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Construction Management seeks applications for a temporary Assistant Adjunct Professor position, starting in January 2027. This position will teach

Construction Project Planning, Scheduling and Control

and/or

Construction Project Administration

. The course will be taught in person at UNI s main campus in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
At least ten years of United States construction industry experience in the area of construction engineering, construction management or related field
Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm for and commitment to engaged/applied learning and teaching
Willingness to develop partnerships with local, regional and national construction-related businesses and organizations required
Proficiency in the following software: Procore, Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6 and Bluebeam Revu required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master s or terminal degree from an accredited university in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
Previous teaching experience at the university or community college level preferred.

For more information, please contact Randy Sharp, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-2561 or randy.sharp@uni.edu.

Pre-employment background checks are required.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty
Type of Position: Temporary Service
Schedule: Spring 2027

Application Instructions:

All applications received by November 13, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

Curriculum Vita or Resume
Cover letter addressing qualifications

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