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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE DEVELOPER AND VISITING PROFESSOR

Lisle, IL, Virtual - Academics - Faculty

Opportunity:

We are interested in developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. We are seeking primarily Industry Professionals to share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields.

  • Primary responsibilities will include course development for new course offerings and redevelopment of current courses to incorporate latest technologies, update course material, and address industry trends.
  • Potential instructional opportunities in area(s) of expertise in the online learning environment.
  • Commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as subject matter expert in area of Construction Project Management to develop and review course material, following the guidance set forth by the curriculum dean, including course objectives, syllabus, assignments, lessons, and projects.
  • Communicate regularly with the curriculum dean and instructional design team throughout the curriculum development process through email and virtual conferencing.
  • Collaborate with the instructional design team to present course material in a manner that will provide students with the best classroom experience.
  • Identify and integrate appropriate course instructional technologies into course design.
  • Model effective verbal and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.
  • Ensures that all course content, including assignments and discussions, align to course objectives.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • A terminal degree is required for all graduate faculty positions, with 15 graduate hours in Project Management.
  • Proficient in the Construction Project Management field with at least 5 years managing construction projects is required but 10 years is preferred.
  • A Project Management certification is required.
  • Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.
  • Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
  • Faculty must also have excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
  • Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups. 

Pay:

  • Visiting Professor pay is based on degree, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location.
  • Visiting Professor teaching pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2700 per 8-week session 
  • Visiting Professor teaching pay in the states of AZ, CA, IN and PA is paid at an hourly rate of either $22.00/hour or $23.50/hour 

    Curriculum development pay may vary from $1500-$3000 per course development or redevelopment.

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