North Dakota University System

Position Information

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships. 

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriate Assistant Dean and the Dean of AEAT (Automation, Energy, & Advanced Technologies)

Benefits

Nine-month, full-time, special non-tenure track position. Minimum starting salary $45,499-$56,874, based on experience and education. 

Paid health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. 

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Position Description & Details

Are you a leader in construction management and eager to share your knowledge and expertise with the next generation of professionals? Join our team as an Instructor of Practice in Construction Management! This dynamic role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students while shaping the future of the construction industry.

Position Summary:

The instructor will be responsible for supporting student success through the preparation and delivery of construction management education. Areas of focus will include construction safety, diagrams, building modeling, estimating, project management, surveying, construction contracts and law, as well as construction methods, materials, and equipment. The role emphasizes practical, hands-on applications of construction management principles, preparing students for success in the real world of construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging instruction on topics such as construction safety, estimating, project management, building diagrams, and construction contracts.
• Ensure students gain practical skills in construction planning, scheduling, and the use of industry-standard software and spreadsheets.
• Foster a classroom environment that emphasizes industry best practices, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Mentor students, providing guidance and support both in and out of the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records and submit grades by established deadlines.
• Participate in committee work, program outreach, and industry collaboration.
• Support the program's growth and development through collaboration with faculty, staff, and industry partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Dean.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in construction management or equivalent and three years non-teaching work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appropriate bachelor’s degree. 
• Curriculum development, teaching, and/or training experience.
• Experience with hands-on teaching methods.
• Industry-related certifications

Applicant Materials Required

To be considered by the search committee, thoroughly complete the application and upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Teaching philosophy
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Copies of industry related certifications
• References

CLOSING DATE: TBD

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531. This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/

Human Resources*Meadowlark Building*PO Box 5587*1700 Schafer St.*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.