Construction Management Program Leader

5 days ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full time
Job Summary

The Department Chair and Associate Professor will serve as the lead for the newly created Construction Management Program at Widener University School of Engineering. This role will be a key member of the School of Engineering leadership team and will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop the short and long-term direction for the Construction Management program
  • Lead curricular and initial and future accreditation matters
  • Participate in collaborative activities across disciplines
  • Serve as a liaison with industry partners for enhanced educational and networking opportunities for students
  • Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed technical journals
  • Develop and sustain an externally funded research program
  • Develop and maintain departmental budget
  • Provide fiscal management of personnel and faculty resources, and equipment
  • Manage the performance assessment of faculty and staff
  • Perform program and student assessment
  • Strategize professional development for self and faculty
Administrative Responsibilities
  • Oversee and direct the program including strategic planning and partnerships, curriculum development and implementation, program evaluation, selection of faculty and staff, budget management, student admission and progression
  • Direct activities to obtain initial accreditation and maintain compliance with accreditation standards
  • Oversee student learning outcome assessment process in accordance with Widener University's assessment plan
  • Develop and manage budget
  • Manage review of student performance, retention and probationary process
  • Develop and implement a program strategic plan that is congruent with Widener University's plan
  • Supervise faculty and staff
  • Coordinate faculty professional development in collaboration with faculty
  • Manage faculty course load and adjunct faculty needs
  • Develop collaborative partnerships within and outside of Widener University
  • Teaching, professional development and scholarship
  • Participate in organizing and conducting the School of Engineering and department's outreach events
  • Participation in university shared governance responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities
  • Develop and teach courses in the undergraduate program
  • Ensure courses and syllabi are current and available to all students in conjunction with faculty
  • Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills in teaching as evidenced by supervisor and student evaluations
  • Participate in team and/or interdisciplinary teaching
  • Maintain regular office hours; guide or support students who reach out for assistance; identify students who are struggling and need extra attention or support to be successful
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in engineering
  • 10 or more years of experience in construction management
  • Extensive knowledge and expertise in the key areas of construction management
  • A record of teaching effectiveness and in the key areas of construction management, including but not limited to planning, budgeting, coordinating, and/or administration
  • Previous administrative experience in the following: Personnel managementEvaluationProgram budgetingProgram planning and implementation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and oral communication abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Published scholarly work in peer-reviewed technical journals
  • Demonstrate scholarly inquiry and awareness of current professional trends
  • Candidates with a Ph.D. in Construction Management and related engineering fields are welcome to apply
  • Experience in higher education
  • Experience managing a budget in a setting with many competing objectives
  • Commitment to an open-door policy of communication and interaction with all constituents
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Hours
  • Some evenings and weekends may be required for events
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for long periods
  • Ability to conduct business on the phone and answer in a timely manner
  • Ability to move between offices, floors and buildings on campus
Equal Employment Opportunity

Widener University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

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