Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

The Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering (CECMEE) contains twenty-one full-time faculty. We provide students with a well-rounded, personalized education in civil engineering, construction management, and environmental engineering; with an emphasis on producing baccalaureate students who are fully prepared for professional practice upon graduation. CECMEE offers bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees in civil and environmental engineering, and bachelors degrees in construction management. As a key unit within the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering (SCE), we are currently leveraging a historic period of growth and transformation to align our curriculum and research with the cutting edge of technological innovation, aligned to our Mission “to create the next generation of ethical, work-ready, high-performance construction and civil and environmental engineering professionals.”

CECMEE faculty members benefit from a uniquely collaborative department where civil and environmental engineering theory meets the practical applications of construction management. Our department hosts multiple accredited programs and includes recognized and award-winning teachers who have extensive engineering, construction, and management experience, leading the drive toward Elevating Excellence, serving Arizona and the broader Southwest.

About the Position

We seek candidates with a passion for teaching undergraduate students and who have recent and relevant engineering and/or construction industry experience. The primary duties will be in-person classroom teaching in the Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and/or Environmental Engineering (CECMEE) programs based on the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs.

The successful candidate will be hired as a full-time, career track, benefit-eligible Assistant Professor of Practice or Lecturer, depending on qualifications. This is a nine-month academic year position which will start in the Fall of 2026 on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus, with potential of Spring 2027 start depending on candidate availability and search timeline.

This is a renewable position pending satisfactory job performance, availability of funding, and program need.

Faculty may have opportunities to teach additional coursework during the summer or winter sessions, depending on departmental needs and course availability. While off contract, faculty are also permitted to engage in employment outside the University, provided such work does not conflict with University policies or contractual obligations.

Responsibilities Include

• Teaching four classes each semester in civil engineering, construction management, and/or environmental engineering, based on qualifications.
• Develop curriculum and manage courses using NAU’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintaining professional currency, relevance, and certification.
• Contributing to the departmental, institutional, and professional service activities that support NAU’s mission and the broader engineering and/or construction community.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor of Practice

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5 years of engineering and/or U.S. construction experience.

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or related field.

The successful candidate’s faculty appointment (Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice) and associated salary will be determined based on education level and relevant professional experience in the field of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering and/or construction experience in excess of the minimum requirement.
• Teaching experience and/or training in excess of the minimum requirement.
• Professional registration and/or Industry certifications.
• Doctorate degree by date of appointment.
• Scholarly, creative, and/or professional achievements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Engineering/Construction Industry.
• Expertise in content areas related to the position.
• Ability to:
  • teach in the classroom setting.
  • work independently.
  • manage courses using online learning management system (LMS).
  • work as part of a team.
  • mentor students.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various populations.

Compensation

Salary range is $60,000 to $73,214. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.