生物
吉姆·沃克斯’s work experience is central to his teaching 和 helps to inform 和 bring relevance to his construction management classes using real-world examples. Before starting a career in academia, Jim spent 25 years in both the commercial 和 residential construction industry in roles ranging from superintendent to project manager 和 business owner. He holds a professional certificate as a Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) from the American Institute of Constructors. Washington State University is where he earned a master’s 和 doctorate. He began teaching at 体育菠菜大平台 in 2014, moving into the chair position of the Industrial 技术 Department in 2015. Jim’s research primarily involves relationship conflict 和 how it affects performance 和 profit in the construction industry. He has written about construction management internships, relationship conflict in construction, 和 using supplementary materials in concrete within peer reviewed journals, 如 The Professional Contractor, Conflict Resolution, 和 Journal of Engineering 和 管理.
教育
Ph.D., Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Organizational Behavior, 心理学、工程 管理, 管理, Washington State University
M.S.、工程 & 技术 管理, Washington State University
Areas of expertise 和 research
Construction management internships
Relationship conflict in construction
Using supplementary materials in concrete
Why did you go into teaching?
While working on my master’s, one of my instructors asked me to teach the class while he was doing a two-week international teaching engagement. He knew my background in construction 和 had brought students from one of his undergraduate classes to the job site where I was a superintendent. It was during that two-week time period that I thought, ‘I really like this.’
What do you like about teaching?
I enjoy watching students connect with the material 和 apply it in real-world applications. As I use relevant real-world examples to help explain concepts 和 principles in the classroom, the lights go on for students 和 they see how principles connect with what is done outside the classroom in the construction industry.
St和ard of excellence
Taking care of business
