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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; and 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; and 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:

1) Curriculum Vita or Resume
2) Cover letter addressing qualifications

You will have the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422 and press option 2 for applicant support.

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/.

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.

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