Job description

Millersville, P

Department: Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology
Nature of Position: Tenure-Track

Job Summary/Basic Function

Join Our Team at Millersville University!

The Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology in the College of Science & Technology welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, scholarly or creative work and department and university service. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.

About the position:

Based upon expertise of the successful applicant, primary responsibilities will include teaching lecture and/or laboratory-based courses such as: Construction Project Management, Statics & Strength of Materials, Green Buildings & Sustainable Systems, Construction I, Construction II, Engineering Visualization, Architectural Drawing, Production Materials & Processes, or introductory drafting courses. Additionally, the position requires advising students; conducting scholarly work; and providing service to the department, university, and community. All members of the faculty also have the responsibility to accept those reasonable duties assigned to them within their fields of competence. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.

Minimum qualifications required to be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate include having an earned doctorate and a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience (or its equivalent) and scholarship commensurate with this rank.

Salary and Benefits

Position Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your familys
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvanias State System of Higher Education. Were known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching-and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.

We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence-creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Construction Management, Technology, Education, or related field completed by date of eligibility for reappointment to second year (ideally 12-31-26).
• Expertise in construction management/construction technology along with the ability to teach some combination of laboratory and lecture-based courses essential to sustaining the program.
• Earned technical undergraduate degree in construction technology, construction management, industrial technology, engineering technology, applied engineering, technology management, technology and engineering education, or construction-related discipline.
• Willingness and commitment to supervising, maintaining, and improving laboratory facilities.
• Willingness and commitment to teach in a laboratory-based, hands-on teaching/learning environment and teach day, weekend and evening courses as well as in a variety of formats including online as required.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the application of information technology relevant to the teaching and learning process.
• Commitment to the promotion of a safe and healthy learning and research environment.
• Commitment to the involvement in and support of student organizations.
• Commitment to work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Construction Management, Technology, Education, or related field.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Industrial experience in the construction field.
• Documented effectiveness in teaching or training.
• Secondary expertise in project management, computer-aided drafting & design (CADD), architecture, or materials processing.
• Experience supervising, maintaining, and improving laboratory facilities.
• Experience participating in and/or advising student clubs.
• Experience with program assessment and accreditation.
• Involvement with professional associations such as Association of Technology Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE), Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), etc.
• Supervision of interns and/or student teachers.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom environment.
• Teach courses face-to-face at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Speak in a clear voice and hear spoken words.
• Read and write the written word and higher-level statistics/mathematics.
• Manage classroom activities.
• Record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university, and community.

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