Kokosing Endowed Chair Associate/Full Professor

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Job Title:

Kokosing Endowed Chair Associate/Full Professor

Department:

FAES | Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) at The Ohio State University (OSU) invites applications for the Kokosing Endowed Chair in Construction Management. This endowed faculty position offers an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished leader to advance construction management education, workforce development, industry engagement, and, for tenure-track candidates, research. We seek an individual who will strengthen the integration of theory and practice while building partnerships among academia, industry, government agencies, and professional organizations. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Ohio State's nationally recognized Construction Management program and help position it as a national leader in preparing the next generation of construction professionals. This includes engaging at the local and national level with industry. Areas of expertise may include heavy civil infrastructure, construction engineering, commercial building, construction project management, project delivery, digital construction, building information modeling (BIM), virtual design and construction (VDC), construction automation and robotics, artificial intelligence, digital twins, advanced sensing technologies, structural systems design and construction, construction safety, concrete construction, sustainability, site development, and workforce development.

Candidates appointed to either the tenure-track or professional practice track will provide leadership in undergraduate education through teaching, curriculum innovation, student mentoring, and program development. Expertise to lead teaching in one or more of the following areas is desirable: construction methods and materials specifically including soils, aggregates, and structural materials, advanced estimating, advanced scheduling and project controls, project management, heavy civil construction, construction equipment and operations, BIM, VDC, and emerging construction technologies. The successful candidate shall provide leadership and coordination across OSU’s construction-related academic programs by fostering collaboration among FABE, the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI), and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering (CEGE). This leadership will coordinate curriculum across campuses, including teaching across campuses as well, which will strengthen transfer pathways, expand interdisciplinary educational opportunities, enhance student recruitment and retention, and deepen engagement with industry partners to address Ohio's growing construction workforce needs.

 

For candidates appointed to the tenure-track, the Kokosing Endowed Chair is expected to establish and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program that advances the construction industry through innovative scholarship and technology development. Research areas may include digital construction, construction automation and robotics, artificial intelligence, digital twins, advanced sensing, project delivery, infrastructure resilience, construction safety, sustainability, and workforce innovation. The successful candidate will mentor graduate students, secure competitive external funding, and develop interdisciplinary research and outreach programs that leverage OSU’s exceptional faculty expertise, research centers, statewide facilities, and industry partnerships. Active collaboration with contractors, infrastructure owners, transportation agencies, professional societies, industry associations, technology providers, and government organizations will be essential to translating research into practice and enhancing the national prominence of OSU’s Construction Management program.

Performance Objectives

Responsibilities for Both Tenure-Track and Professional Practice Appointments:

• Teach approximately three to five courses annually (depending on appointment), primarily within the Construction Management program, while contributing to undergraduate curriculum development, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring by fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students with the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for successful careers in construction management and related fields.

• Provide leadership in coordinating and strengthening construction-related academic programs across FABE, ATI, and CEGE. Responsibilities include enhancing student pathways, supporting interdisciplinary programming, advancing workforce development initiatives, and promoting collaboration among academic units.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including Construction Management majors, honors students, student competition teams, and student organizations, while supporting recruitment, retention, career development, and experiential learning opportunities.

• Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships with construction contractors, infrastructure owners, government agencies, professional societies, industry associations, labor organizations, technology providers, alumni, and other industry stakeholders to strengthen teaching, outreach, workforce development, and industry engagement.

• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and external stakeholders to advance OSU’s land-grant mission through excellence in teaching, outreach, service, and industry engagement.

• Provide leadership and service to the department, college, university, profession, and construction industry through committee assignments, accreditation activities, professional organizations, workforce development initiatives, advisory boards, and other responsibilities appropriate for an endowed chair.

• Disseminate scholarly contributions through high-impact peer-reviewed publications, presentations at national and international conferences, and engagement with industry and professional organizations.

Responsibilities for Tenure-Track Appointments

• Establish and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research and scholarship program in construction management, construction engineering, heavy civil infrastructure, digital construction, project delivery, construction technologies, or related fields.

• Advise and mentor graduate students, including master's and doctoral candidates, while fostering interdisciplinary research and supporting the professional development of future scholars.

• Secure and manage competitive external funding from federal and state agencies, foundations, and industry partners to support research, graduate education, workforce development, and technology transfer.

• Develop collaborative, multidisciplinary research programs that leverage OSU’s faculty expertise, research centers, statewide facilities, and industry partnerships to address emerging challenges facing the construction industry.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required for Professional Practice and Tenure-Track Faculty:

• Earned Ph.D. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience or engagement in developing collaborative relationships with local and national industry partners, government agencies, and professional organizations.

• Evidence of leadership in heavy civil construction or construction management, advancing construction education, research, workforce development, or industry engagement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse academic, industry, and stakeholder audiences.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, recruiting, mentoring, and advising a diverse student population.

• Eligibility to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment involving faculty, students, industry leaders, and external partners.

 

Required for Tenure-Track Faculty:

• Record of scholarly achievement and national recognition commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure.

• Demonstrated expertise conducting applied and/or fundamental research in one or more areas relevant to the construction industry, including but not limited to construction engineering, project management, heavy civil infrastructure, construction technologies, digital construction, building information modeling (BIM), virtual design and construction (VDC), construction automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, digital twins, infrastructure systems, sustainability, or construction safety.

• Demonstrated success in securing and managing externally funded research, industry-sponsored projects, or other competitive funding programs.

Preferred for Tenure-Track and Professional Practice Faculty:

• Professional experience in the construction industry, engineering consulting, construction operations, project delivery, or related professional practice.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Design-Build Professional (DBIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant professional credentials.
• Demonstrated leadership in construction industry trade associations, professional societies, standards organizations, or workforce development initiatives. Experience developing and managing industry-academic partnerships, research centers, workforce training programs, or large multidisciplinary initiatives.

• Expertise in emerging areas of construction innovation, including digital construction, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, autonomous equipment, advanced sensing, data analytics, digital twins, or smart infrastructure systems.

• Demonstrated ability to enhance student career readiness through experiential learning, internships, industry engagement, and professional mentoring.

Additional Information:

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include the following:

• Cover letter describing your qualifications, areas of expertise, career goals, and alignment with desired qualifications and preferred qualifications where applicable

• Curriculum Vita (CV)

• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring 1-2 pages describing your teaching philosophy, mentoring approach, instructional experience, curriculum development, commitment to student success, and vision for advancing undergraduate and graduate education, experiential learning, workforce development, and the Construction Management program at OSU.

• Statement of Industry Engagement 1 page describing your experience and vision for engaging with industry, government agencies, professional societies, and other stakeholders to advance teaching, workforce development, applied research and technology transfer (as appropriate), continuing education, and collaborative partnerships that strengthen the Construction Management program and serve the construction industry.

• Statement of Research: 1-page describing your research accomplishments, current areas of scholarship, and future research vision. The statement should highlight the significance and impact of your work, plans for developing or expanding an externally funded research program, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring of graduate students, and strategies for translating research into practice through partnerships with industry, government agencies, and professional organizations. Professional practice candidates are not required to submit a research statement.

Initial consideration will be given to applications received by December 6, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. We welcome informal inquiries, which can be made by contacting Search Committee Chair Dr. John Fulton at [email protected].

Department/School Information
FABE is a multidisciplinary tenure-initiating unit (TIU) within The Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), with the Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering degree program jointly administered with the College of Engineering. FABE includes approximately 26 faculty, 17 full and part-time lecturers more than 50 staff and research personnel, and nearly 500 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in four academic programs: Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agricultural Systems Management, Construction Management, and graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The department's faculty conduct nationally and internationally recognized research spanning construction and infrastructure systems, precision and digital agriculture, automation and robotics, artificial intelligence, machine systems, controlled environment agriculture, food and bioprocess engineering, water quality and environmental systems, and sustainable agricultural technologies. Through its campuses in Columbus and Wooster, Ohio State University Extension, and a statewide network of research farms and facilities, FABE integrates teaching, research, and outreach to address emerging challenges in agriculture, construction, food systems, and the environment.

FABE maintains strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, commodity organizations, and professional societies that provide exceptional opportunities for experiential learning, applied research, workforce development, and technology transfer. The department's graduate program in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering is consistently ranked among the nation's top programs by U.S. News & World Report, ranking 10th nationally in the 2026 Best Graduate Engineering Schools rankings. The Construction Management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and is supported by an active Industry Advisory Council that helps guide curriculum, facilities, and strategic priorities. Consistent with Ohio State's land-grant mission and the university's strategic plan, FABE is committed to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and service while preparing graduates to become leaders in engineering, construction, agriculture, and related industries. Additional information about the department, its academic programs, research, and faculty is available at https://fabe.osu.edu.

The College

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CFAES houses 11 departments/schools with over 20 undergraduate majors and 9 graduate programs, including 3 interdisciplinary programs affiliated with multiple Ohio State colleges. We also administer OSU Extension, which provides robust and relevant programming to Ohioans and beyond in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Community Development. We are one college spanning three campuses: Columbus, CFAES Wooster, and Statewide. Our CFAES Wooster campus includes a large research station and Ohio State’s only two-year academic unit, Ohio State ATI. The Statewide campus includes 11 research stations and Extension offices in all of Ohio’s 88 counties. Our At a Glance provides additional information regarding our size, capacity, and impact as a college.

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Location:

Agricultural Engineering Building (0298)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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