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The School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position. This position is a nine-month appointment dedicated primarily to the teaching and service missions of the School with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
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About the School of Building Construction at the Georgia Institute of Technology
As part of the Georgia Institute of Technology, a public research university, the School of Building Construction is committed to developing leaders who advance the state-of-the-art in all aspects of the life cycle of the built environment. The School acts as a facilitator for cross-disciplinary engagement across colleges and has active ties to the School of Civil Engineering and the Scheller School of Business. The School of Building Construction is one of six Schools within the College of Design and offers the following five distinct degree programs and three minors, a reflection of the school's multiple missions in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education:
B.S. in Construction Science and Management
M.S. in Building Construction and Facility Management
Master of Real Estate and Development
Professional Master in Occupational Safety and Health
PhD in Building Construction
Undergraduate Minor in Sustainable Development and Construction
Undergraduate Minor in Real Estate Development
Graduate Minor in Real Estate Development and Finance
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Atlanta, GA
Job Summary
The selected candidate is expected to teach three (3) undergraduate or, where applicable, graduate courses per semester in the School of Building Construction and contribute to service initiatives that support the School's academic programs and student success. Instructional areas include Construction Management fundamentals and may extend to Program Management, Facility Management, Real Estate and Finance, and other related areas within the built environment, depending on the candidate's qualifications, expertise, and interests.
We value candidates with significant industry experience who can connect theory and practice through applied learning, real-world case examples, and experiential learning.
In addition to teaching and service responsibilities, the selected candidate is expected to engage collaboratively with colleagues and students and maintain professional connections with industry. Additional responsibilities may include summer teaching, advising student competition teams, and involvement in service learning or global education programs.
Required Qualifications
Lecturer
Graduate degree in Construction, or related area
Senior Lecturer
Graduate degree in Construction, or related area
At least six (6) years full-time relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to teach courses in Program and Facility Management and Real Estate Development and Finance
The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body on courses focused on Construction Management Fundamentals
Expertise in operations, management, or pre-construction that complements BC's current curriculum and/or in two or more of the following areas: design-build, construction means and methods, fundamentals of construction management, construction cost management, and/or construction company management.
Teaching experience, preferably with a demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education
Professional licensure or certifications
Passion for teaching innovation and familiarity with instructional technologies.
Required Documents to Attach
Applicants should submit their application including, 1) a cover letter outlining how your professional and academic experiences have prepared you for the position, 2) a resume/curriculum vitae, 3) a description of teaching interests, and 4) the names and contact information for at least three references. References will be contacted only after the applicant is informed. A background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin March 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
For additional information about the search contact:
Pardis Pishdad, PhD
Chair/Search Committee
School of Building Construction
280 Ferst Dr., Atlanta. GA 30332
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
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