University of Colorado · 2 months ago
Chair of Department of Architecture/Full Professor
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $140K/yrThe University of Colorado Denver is a premier public urban research university seeking a visionary leader for the Chair of the Department of Architecture. The role involves managing curriculum development, promoting excellence in research and creative activities, and engaging with diverse communities while leading the department's faculty and operations.
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Responsibilities
The Chair will be appointed at the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Architecture, with commensurate teaching, research, and service responsibilities in the program and college, adjusted for administrative responsibilities
The Chair is accountable for program leadership and management, and responsible for focusing the energies of the entire faculty of the unit to best align its mission with those of the college and university
The Chair has the responsibility for providing leadership toward the achievement of the highest possible level of excellence in the department’s teaching, research/creative work, community engagement, and service
The Chair is expected to articulate the goals of the department, both within and outside the department, to articulate the department's actions or requests in pursuit of these aims, and to maintain a climate that is collegial, that respects diversity, that treats faculty, staff and learners fairly and supports creativity and innovation
The Chair reports to the Dean and supervises all faculty in the Architecture Department
The Chair represents the department at the college and university levels and works closely with the Dean to represent the needs and expectations of the department
The Chair is also a member of the College and University administrative team, communicates college and university goals, and guides the development of department vision in planning for the future of department programs that align with the goals and objectives developed by the College and the University
As the chief administrator for the department, the Chair is the essential link between the administration and the department in representing departmental views on matters of educational policy and academic ethics
The Chair is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of department personnel including full and part-time faculty
In addition, the Chair ensures adequate faculty mentoring programs are in place and that faculty performance reviews are conducted regularly, in accordance with procedures and principles stated in the Laws of the Regents
This includes making recommendations for appointments, promotions, merit increases, and terminations of department personnel and management of promotion and tenure, post-tenure review, and faculty leave
In addition, the Chair is responsible for preparing departmental budget requests and administering financial affairs of the department in accordance with University rules and procedures
Additional day-to-day operations include management of departmental course offerings and curriculum, including the submission of course schedules and assignment of teaching and other duties within the department
The Chair also responds to student issues and oversees student recruitment, including managing the admissions process and retention efforts of current students
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree in architecture or related fields or international equivalent
Faculty rank of Associate or Full Professor, or equivalent (prior to appointment)
Candidates should be able to offer instruction in design studio and large lecture courses in their area of expertise at the graduate and the undergraduate levels
Preferred
Ph.D. in Architecture or related field, or architectural licensure (or equivalent)
Recognized excellence in higher education
Experience with curricular design and professional accreditation processes
Demonstrated administrative experience within a higher education environment
Professional leadership experience
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Company
University of Colorado
University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
Founded in 1876
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
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2023-07-27Grant
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2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
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