Boston, Massachusetts
Los Angeles, California
Posted: 23-Apr-25
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
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Internal Number: JR4032
Job Description:
The School of Management (SoM) at Wentworth Institute of Technology invites applications for a position in the Sweeney Programs of Construction Management Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Program, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
This teaching focused position plays an essential role in the delivery of the academic program. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include lecture courses and technical laboratories.
Visiting faculty members are expected to work collaboratively and interdependently within the program and alongside regular appointment faculty members, deliver courses that integrate their areas of expertise and professional experience and maintain alignment with American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) requirements. Also, the ability to demonstrate both methodological and pedagogical flexibility is expected to meet the evolving demands of our students and the profession.
Programmatic coursework for this specific position focusses on hands-on foundational knowledge tied to construction estimating. Areas of emphasis are around communicating how to read construction working drawings and related specifications for use in developing quantity takeoffs for various trades, basic manual and computer-aided skills for estimating a variety of projects and materials and synthesis of information to prepare a basic construction estimate. Focus is placed on CSI Uniformat & Masterformat standards. Critical materials for student projects relate to earthwork, utilities, concrete, masonry, structural steel, and items tied to building envelope and basic interior finishes. Expertise in construction estimating methodologies, software, and best practices are essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are expected.
The following are the Course Learning Outcomes for areas of engagement:
- Identify construction materials and assembly components from a construction drawing
- Calculate the quantity of construction materials as depicted
- Calculate the construction cost for various components
- Define an assembly
- Develop cost for labor, equipment, and material for a construction project
- Differentiate between project and construction cost
The standard load for the position is 16 credit hours per semester for the fall 2025 semester. Extension into spring semester, based on coursework availability and needs will be considered, alongside evaluation of performance and potential interest.
The one-semester salary range for this position is $34,000 to $38,000 which is benchmarked against a competitive set of institutions including institutions from the Boston Metro area and is commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management OR related field (and/or equivalent work experience in the discipline of construction management).
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management OR related field (and/or equivalent work experience in the discipline of construction management); 1 year of full-time university-level teaching experience, or equivalent; 3-5 years of full-time work experience in the construction industry, or equivalent
About Wentworth and the School of Management:
Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and is comprised of the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium — an association of Boston institutions including Emmanuel College, Simmons University, Massachusetts College of Art, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. One of the many opportunities afforded to faculty is the ability to collaborate across these institutions and to share resources.
Wentworth is a university with a teaching focus and strategic initiatives of inclusive excellence, high-value learning, transformational student experience, and next-generation partnerships. The institution has a celebrated history of cooperative education and strong student outcomes placing 95% of graduates into employment or continuing their education within 6-months of graduation. The university has a strong commitment to recruit and retain students with diverse backgrounds, foster a vibrant community and learning environment for faculty and students, and build on and expand current government, community, industry, and alumni partnerships.
For more information about Wentworth’s Strategic Plan, see: https://wit.edu/about/strategic-plan
Wentworth’s School of Management (SoM) provides a transformative educational experience for a diverse community of students, professionals and aspiring leaders. Our mission is to empower our graduates to become ethical industry contributors impacting global society in a positive and meaningful way. Committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and sustainability, we provide dynamic learning environments that integrate innovative technologies, industry best practices, co-op experiences and modern curricula. The School houses programs in Business Analytics, Business Management, Computer Information Systems, Construction Management and Project Management. Additionally, the above programs offer undergraduate students the ability to engage in concentrations and minors of study tied to Commercial Real Estate, Cybersecurity Management, Entrepreneurship and Facilities Management, (among others based on degree pathway). This ability to service students with multi-disciplinary programming within the same school structure is a differentiator for students admitted to our programs. The SoM comprises approximately 600 undergraduate and over 50 graduate students.
About the Sweeney Programs of Construction Management:
Part of the School of Management, the Sweeney Programs of Construction Management at Wentworth offers an ACCE-accredited undergraduate program with approximately 400 bachelor-degree seeking students currently enrolled. The Construction Management program provides a background of technical skills to apply to a construction project from conception to completion. Students are taught the skills necessary to manage resources, time, cost, and quality with an emphasis on team building. Skills developed during the program include management, budgeting and cost control, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering fundamentals, and the development of analytical and communication skills. The Construction Management program has a cooperative education program where hands-on experience is acquired. Career opportunities for the construction manager are found throughout the industry and include positions with construction companies, government agencies, architectural and engineering firms, industrial firms, and manufacturing and materials suppliers. Classroom experiences are complemented by two mandatory co-ops that reinforce coursework and bridge the gap between academia and the profession. To learn more about the CM program, including its courses, go to: https://catalog.wit.edu/management/construction-management/construction-management-bs/
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth:
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants should submit:
1) Cover letter that describes areas of expertise and qualifications for position (1-page limit)
2) Current curriculum vitae (CV)
3) Contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified before the University contacts their references.
Review of applications begins on May 1st, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to be filled for a Fall 2025 semester start aligned with currently scheduled openings for lectures and labs.