Director - School of Architecture (Associate or Full Professor)

ABOUT ROLE

The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at UTA invites applications for the position of the Director, School of Architecture at the rank of Professor with tenure. We seek a Director of the School of Architecture who will embrace the tremendous potential offered by the combined resources of a Carnegie 1-Very High Research university and those of a rapidly growing region to educate architects and designers who can contribute to enhance life quality locally and globally. The School of Architecture at UTA is the only NAAB accredited institution in North Texas region and has an esteemed tradition of attention to craft and preparing students for professional practice. As part of a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the School of Architecture takes pride in its diverse student body and growing number of first-generation students. Its faculty reflect global diversity and are engaged professionals as well as researchers. The new Director will build on the strong foundation of this School while moving it assuredly into the future.

In partnership with faculty and students, the Director of the School of Architecture will be expected to advance the School by establishing a clear vision, fostering a wide range of research and creative activities, engaging the larger professional community, and advocating for the School and for architecture and design generally.

General Essential Duties

The Director for the School of Architecture will provide strategic leadership in planning for the future of SOA and lead its re-accreditation process. As a collaborative leader, the director will manage hiring of faculty and staff, review workload policies, mentor T/TT faculty, support teaching effectiveness measures, as well as ensure appropriate staffing for satellite sites (e.g. Community Design Build Lab).

• In partnership with staff, SOA, and college leadership, the director will support the management of GRA/GTA assignments and distribution of fellowships, manage graduate admission, financial packages for recruitment; strengthen partnerships with high schools and community colleges offering design/architecture in the growing Dallas-Fort Worth region.
• The Director will lead curriculum development initiatives, coordinate teaching assignments and allocation of studio and office space, coordinate with directors of research centers, consortia, and research initiatives. SOA is seeking to augment the existing interdisciplinary discourse woven into the professional and industrial community.
• As the leader for SOA, the Director will work with the UTA Development Office in the cultivation of gifts and other resources for SOA including scholarships, endowments and special initiatives.

Desired Qualification 

• Credentials enabling appointment as a tenured Professor within the School of Architecture including a professional Master’s degree in Architecture (M.Arch or international equivalent) plus professional licensure, or Ph.D. in Architecture or related field, or evidence of equivalent distinguished professional experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in creative design activities, and academic achievements with a strong and innovative design sensibility is required.
• Candidates must exhibit innovation and a strong commitment to inclusive architectural teaching and curriculum development.
• Experience leading organizational development and culture building, and familiarity with processes related to working in a large, complex institution is required.
• Demonstrated success as an outstanding collaborator and relationship builder with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.