Program Director/Professor of Practice - Concrete Industry Management

Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Program Director/Professor of Practice - Concrete Industry Management Posting Number F00643P Department SDSU-Construction & Operations Management Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text The Construction & Operations Management department at South Dakota State University invites applications for Program Director for our new Concrete Industry Management (CIM) bachelor's degree program. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible, renewable term faculty position at the Professor of Practice rank. This position reports to the Department Head of Construction and Operations Management (COM) and is available starting in August of 2021. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and grow our new CIM program, work with regional industry stakeholders to build awareness of the program and career opportunities, and prepare students for entry-level management positions in the concrete industry sector. SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. RESPONSIBILITIES: The CIM Program Director will be expected to maintain a level of performance consistent with faculty standards at SDSU for teaching and advising, service and outreach to the industry. The person hired will have an anticipated workload of 50% teaching/advising, 50% service/outreach and is expected to teach CIM topics such as concrete materials & testing, estimating, plant management, and/or concrete methods & systems. The CIM Program Director will be our liaison to regional concrete industry stakeholders, the CIM National Steering Committee, and will have a dedicated budget for program needs, recruitment, and travel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ??? Sponsorship is not available for this position, must be eligible to work in the United States. ??? Earned bachelor's degree in concrete industry management, construction management, business management, engineering, engineering technology or closely related field. ??? 10 years full-time concrete industry employment with at least 5 years of experience in concrete technical services or sales. ??? Must have valid driver's license and be willing to travel. ??? Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ??? Graduate degree in concrete industry management, construction, engineering, business administration or other relevant field. ??? Professional licensure or concrete-related certification. ??? Demonstrated potential to teach effectively and/or mentor undergraduate students on careers in the concrete industry. ??? More than 10 years of domestic concrete industry experience. BENEFITS: South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Posting Date 01/29/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 02/26/2021 Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Multiple Rank Work Hours As required to fulfill the performance expectations of the role. Typical Hours Worked Per Week 45-50 Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations The Construction and Operations Management Department (COM) is one of five departments in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering serving 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The 15 faculty member COM Department serves 350 students in its undergraduate programs which include Concrete Industry Management, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Operations Management, Electronics Engineering Technology and graduate programs in Operations Management and Engineering. The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has benefitted from substantial investment by its stakeholders in the past 15 years resulting in new buildings, state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and renovated classrooms. The five academic units are Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction & Operations Management, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Extension, SD LTAP, the EDA University Center, and Image Processing Lab provide outreach and services to the state and region. SDSU AND THE BROOKINGS COMMUNITY: Ranked as the No. 2 best place to work in South Dakota by Forbes, South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of 12,000 students. SDSU offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity, and excellence through continuous improvement. As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota. SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities in 2014. The university's total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state's first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling. Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school. The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival. Affirmative Action Statement South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing . SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: . Diversity Statement We are committed to diversity of community and ideas. We believe in a supportive, diverse, collaborative, and cohesive environment with a focus on access. We actively seek collaboration with individuals with differing perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. Contact Information For questions on the position, contact search chair Byron Garry at or Conditions Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic..... click apply for full job details