Pvamu

Pvamu

Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean

Prairie View, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Computer VisionProject ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingRevitBIMConstruction ManagementOSHA

About the role

  • Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.
  • In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
  • The Assistant Dean will also teach architecture and/or construction science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses within his/her area of specialization.

Responsibilities

  • Support curriculum development and program quality.
  • Support research initiatives, grant activities, and college-wide projects.
  • Perform university, professional, and community service, and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Teaching experience should include instruction in architecture and/or construction-related areas such as design studios, architecture culture and history, sustainability, construction operations, management techniques, scheduling, estimating, surveying, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and related industry practices.
  • Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience in an academic setting, such as program department head, or director, to manage academic programs, faculty affairs, and student-related matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to support research initiatives, grants, and special projects.

Requirements

  • Terminal degree in Architecture, Construction Science, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
  • All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.
  • The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted.
  • Manage budgets, direct staff, implement policies, and represent the Dean as required.

Nice to have

  • Terminal degree in Architecture (Ph.D.), Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related disciplined
  • Master's degree and Ph.D. in architecture, construction science, construction management, or engineering preferred.
  • Ten (10) years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level preferred.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in architecture or the construction industry preferred.
  • Broad portfolio of professional work.
  • Record of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or professional recognition.
  • Knowledge of BIM and related software platforms, including Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit/Dynamo, Navis Works, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
  • Job Posting Close Date:

Skills

  • Knowledge of architecture, construction science, and construction management principles and practices.
  • Evidence of effective communication, strategic planning, and organizational management skills.
  • Records of scholarly, creative, professional, and/or industry accomplishments appropriate to the discipline.
  • Commitment to student success, shared governance, and academic excellence.
  • Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses effectively.
  • Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard software and technologies used in architecture, and construction operations.
  • Ability to coordinate studios with technical courses and assist students in preparation for professional careers.

Compensation

  • Proposed Minimum Salary

Benefits

  • Required Education & Experience:
  • Also should be experienced with the accreditation process with the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB) and the Accreditation and the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE.)
  • The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
  • Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
  • In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
  • Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

This listing is sourced directly from Pvamu's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.