UC Chile Recruitment 2026: Assistant Professor in Construction Business Management | Faculty of Engineering | Apply by 30 August

The School of Civil Construction, Faculty of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) has invited applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Construction Business Management. The position is part of the Regular Academic Track, and exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level are also encouraged to apply. (Cargos académicos)

Position Details

• Organization: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile)

• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

• School: School of Civil Construction

• Post: Assistant Professor – Construction Business Management

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Academic Track: Regular Academic Track

• Job Location: Campus San Joaquín, Santiago, Chile (Cargos académicos)

About the Role

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels while developing an active and internationally recognized research programme in Construction Business Management.

In addition to teaching and research, the faculty member will be expected to:

• Secure competitive research funding.

• Build national and international academic collaborations.

• Develop new undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

• Supervise graduate students.

• Participate in outreach, knowledge transfer, and university service activities. (Cargos académicos)

Research Areas

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Real Estate Finance and Investment Management

• Real Estate Development and Project Management

• Business Model Development and Entrepreneurship

• Construction Cost Engineering

• Construction Safety Management

• Quality Management in Construction Projects (Cargos académicos)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as:

  • Construction Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Building Engineering

  • Architecture

  • Architectural Engineering

  • Engineering Sciences

  • Related fields

• Strong research potential with an active publication record.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

• Excellent English language proficiency.

Knowledge of Spanish is not required at the time of application, but the selected candidate should be willing to acquire sufficient proficiency to teach in Spanish within two years. (Cargos académicos)

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Research statement.

• Teaching statement.

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Copies of up to five recent Web of Science-indexed publications (if available).

• At least three recommendation letters, sent directly by the referees. (Cargos académicos)

Why Join UC Chile?

• Join one of Latin America's leading universities.

• Work in an internationally recognized Faculty of Engineering.

• Access excellent research facilities and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Develop a globally competitive research programme.

• Contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education. (Cargos académicos)

Important Date

• Application Deadline: 30 August 2026 (Cargos académicos)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their complete application to the designated recruitment contact, following the application instructions provided in the official vacancy announcement. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled. (Cargos académicos)

Official Website

https://cargosacademicos.uc.cl/en/

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