The Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor effective August 2026. The Department seeks outstanding applicants in several engineering-related fields to advance LSU Strategic Plan goals, including but not limited to the following research areas:
Coast and Communities – resilient construction, innovative materials and methods, transportation, natural disaster risk assessments and sciences, post-disaster damage recovery and reconstruction, remote damage sensing, performance of industrial structures subjected to multiple hazards (wind and flood; actual and predictive models), and stochastic time, cost and environmental impact optimization.
Efficient and Clean Energy – sustainable engineering and design, energy assessment, green technologies, intelligent systems, thermal simulation, energy efficiency, electric grid technology/efficiencies, demand side optimization, automation, renewable or innovative materials/methods, energy storage system hazards, and energy innovations.
Human in the Loop – Wearable technologies to enhance construction worker safety and performance; biosensors for noninvasive physiological monitoring to detect early medical conditions and safety of emergency or construction personnel, VR/AR/MR, digital twin, cyber-physical systems, and construction AI.
Military and Defense – optimizing critical infrastructure and key industrial facilities against attack, risk assessment and mitigation, operational efficacy, decision support systems, robotics, automation, hardened facility design and materials, advanced sensory systems, reality capture technologies, systems integration, automated/adaptive rapid construction and monitoring.
The successful candidate is expected to have a strong record of academic accomplishments and a willingness to collaborate with other researchers within and outside the CM department to expand disciplinary boundaries, and should demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly work, sponsored research, mentoring students, supporting/advancing teaching (campus and online), and participating in service activities pertaining to the mission of the Division and advancement of the profession as well as providing service to our LSU community.
Job Responsibilities:
Research - 50%:
Sponsored research, scholarly publications and presentations
Collaborate with other researchers within and outside the CM department to expand disciplinary boundaries
Teaching and Service - 50%:
This position will plan and teach courses related to construction engineering and management and will include both campus and online undergraduate or graduate classes.
Student advising, mentoring, and supervising student interns and graduate assistants
Participates in institutional meetings and serves on department, college and/or university committees
Department Information:
The CM Department and its related research centers have 20 faculty and 10 staff members. This growing collection of faculty and staff combines their strengths and talents to meet the teaching, research, and outreach of the Department. They are actively supported by a large construction industry base that has gifted funds for endowed chairs, professorships, scholarships, and discretionary funding. There are over 2,000 students across four undergraduate degree programs (campus and online) that are studying to major, or intending to major, in construction or facilities management. In addition, we have 150 graduate students working towards a Master of Science in CM (campus and online) and 50 working towards their Ph.D. in CM. The LSU CM undergraduate and master’s programs are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The CM Department houses the federally funded center: Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC,). There are 80+ research grants and sub-grants within the CM Department averaging around $3.5 million annually.
University Information:
Louisiana State University is one of the nation’s premier public land-, sea-, and space-grant institutions, and is recognized as a “Very High Research Activity (R1) institution” under the Carnegie Classification system. LSU maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the second-largest city in Louisiana, and it enjoys a thriving community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. is required in construction management, construction engineering, or a related discipline before the start date. ABDs will be considered.
The successful candidate needs to have a proven record of teaching, published research, and demonstrated ability to attract external funding.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online using the following link: Louisiana State University - Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)
Applicants need to submit Professional References (minimum of three), Cover Letter, CV, Transcripts, Research Statement (two pages maximum), and Teaching Statement (two pages maximum).
Review of application materials will begin January 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.