Assistant Professor in Building Sciences - emphasis in Construction Management, or Engineering

Department: Sustain Tech & Built Envir - 265300

Minimum Qualifications: An Earned Doctorate in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture is required by the time of hire; closely related fields may be considered. License/Certification RequiredN/A Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment (STBE) houses three academic programs: the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Renewable Energy Technology; the BS in Building Sciences, with two concentrations; and the Master of Science in Technology. The Department includes more than 35 full-time faculty serving approximately 950 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. STBE has played an integral role in building the University's sustainability agenda, which features prominently in the University’s Strategic Plan. Within STBE, faculty exemplify a commitment to applied research and interdisciplinary, experiential learning. Students in these programs have achieved notable successes in national and international competitions such as the Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge, the USDOE Race to Zero and Solar Decathlon, Solar Decathlon Europe, and the US EPAP3 program, among others. The Building Sciences Program is structured to establish a broad set of foundational skills and knowledge related to the whole lifecycle of the built environment, including design, construction, and operations. This foundation acts as a catalyst for growth and success in our graduates' careers. Extending beyond foundational principles, the program is committed to priming students' minds to deconstruct, organize, and solve a wide range of problems related to the built environment in a team-based setting. Students go on to career paths in architecture, construction, building performance assessment, and facilities management. The College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA) at Appalachian State University is a dynamic, transdisciplinary academic unit that emphasizes experiential learning and offers 30 undergraduate degree programs, one graduate degree program and 13 minors through its seven member departments: Applied Design; Art; Communication; Military Science and Leadership; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment; and Theatre and Dance (https://cfaa.appstate.edu/).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Building Sciences program, which may include but are not limited to: Construction Management Techniques Engineering and Construction Education Sustainable Building Design and Construction Building Science Virtual Design and Construction Automation in Construction Materials and Structures Other responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, team-based coordination of a four-course studio sequence or building sciences integrated courses, advising students, collaborating with professionals in the building industry, and participating in service work. Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2027 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/01/2026 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement Appalachian State University is an Affi mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate inaccess to its educational programs and activities, or with respectto hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basisof race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity andexpression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.