What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position at California State University - Fresno?
Construction Management Assistant Professor
Job No : 544260
Work Type : Instructional Faculty - Tenured / Tenure-Track
Location : Fresno
Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering
California State University, Fresno
Lyles College of Engineering
Department of Construction Management
engineering /
Construction Management
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track
Fall 2025 (August 2025)
The Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Construction Management. Candidates who demonstrate a broad background in construction management and / or architecture are encouraged to apply.
Our Students : California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American / Native American / Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Position Summary :
The Department of Construction Management in the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants who can :
- develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management and / or architectural studies;
- advise students on academic and career planning;
- contribute to Department, College, and University level committee work;
- participate in community service;
- engage in student-related activities such as supervising student projects, advising student clubs, coaching teams for student competitions, etc.;
- engage in professional and scholarly activities such as publishing academic and professional works, leading externally funded research, participating in related professional organizations, etc.;
- build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners to ensure the continued growth of construction management and architectural studies education at Fresno State;
- and demonstrate a commitment to teaching, student mentoring, and working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview :
The Department of Construction Management in the Lyles College of Engineering, California State University, Fresno, offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSCM) accredited program through the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The department also offers a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS), a Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM), and a Minor in Construction Management. The Department of Construction Management is one of the fastest-growing departments on campus and is well known for curricular innovation, service learning, and industry engagement which provides opportunities to its diverse student body. The BSCM and BSAS curricula provide students with practical experience through embedded service learning, experiential learning, and a mandatory, credit-based internship program to prepare all students for professional employment at graduation. The department also has a rich history of collaborating with construction companies throughout the nation. In recent years, the department successfully secured federal, regional, and local grants from agencies including the National Science Foundation, CalTrans, and industry to conduct fundamental and applied research. The department seeks candidates that will devote themselves to achieving its mission to develop character, build leaders, and sustain learning, and foster the continuous growth of the department in teaching, research, and service excellence.
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Application Procedures :
Review of applications will begin on Jan 10, 2025 and will continue as needed until the position is filled.
Note : All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.
To ensure fill consideration apply online at : and attach the following :
Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail / e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items :
Committee Information and Search Process :
Search Chair : Dr. Yupeng (Vivien) Luo
Department of Construction Management
Lyles College of Engineering
Email : Phone :
About Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit :
Fresno State is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The university has had a strong history of service and preparation of educators since the institution's founding as a Normal School in 1911.
The campus is ranked 4th in the nation by The Wall Street Journal College Pulse Best College in the U.S. on Social Mobility; 22nd in the nation by Washington Monthly and, received a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale on Money's 2024 Best Colleges. Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification. The campus is classified as an R2 Doctoral Universities - High research activities university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Tenure-track faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit www.fresnostate.edu / academics / facultyaffairs / procedures / facultyrtp / . We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.
Commensurate with education and experience the anticipated hiring range is $7,400-$7,750 per month for Assistant Professors (12 monthly payments per year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package see the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.
About the College :
California State University, Fresno has offered engineering courses since 1922. The Lyles College of Engineering currently offers seven undergraduate degree programs and five graduate degree programs and / or options.
Territorial Acknowledgement :
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land .
Other Campus Information :
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu / police / clery / index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based on the results of the background investigation.
The person holding this position is considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website : .
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California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
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Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.
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Salary : $7,400 - $7,750
