The Department of Architecture at Thomas Jefferson University, together with the College of Architecture, Design, & Engineering (CADE), seeks candidates for the position of full-time (12-month) Chair of Architecture at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The position is available on Tenure, Teacher-Scholar, or Practice-Scholar tracks. Academic track and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Reporting to the Dean of CADE, the Chair of the Department of Architecture will be a forward-thinking and dynamic leader who will guide and manage the continued evolution of all programs within the department of architecture. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a track record of excellence as an academic leader and offer transformative ideas about the future of architecture and architectural education.
We seek applicants whose work and lived experiences will expand our intellectual diversity. We value candidates whose work elevates marginalized voices, embraces the humanistic dimensions of design, and engages their intersection with architecture. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities including women, Native American peoples, Black and Indigenous peoples of color, Latinx, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Responsibilities:
The Chair will be charged with leading the faculty and staff in advancing the Department’s teaching, research and service mission. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to build a strategic vision that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and creative practice, with an eye toward increasing the department's national visibility. Other responsibilities include overseeing academic, operational and financial performance of the department; leading curriculum development; managing accreditation, assessment and strategic planning; facilitating and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and colleges at TJU; providing strong leadership in working with college and university administrators, the architecture professions, and other allied professions and disciplines. Additionally, the Chair will be expected to teach two courses per academic year in their area of expertise.
