Job Position
PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & COMMUNITY DESIGN
Job Location
Tampa, Florida
Salary Range
Not Specified
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) at the University of South Florida (one of two universities from the State University System of Florida to be a member of the AAU) is searching for a visionary leader to take our School to the next level by guiding and developing future generations of architects. The School's Center for Community Design and Research, along with its commitment to excellence in design, as well as technical and professional proficiency, distinguishes it from competing schools. A successful candidate will work to build an innovative interdisciplinary design culture and advance the technical and professional proficiency of its graduates as the School builds a new undergraduate curriculum while collaborating across the university. Tampa Bay is a thriving region with unique ecosystems and climatic conditions undergoing major transformations and growth. The School is well positioned to critically engage the built environment through academically diverse, socially and environmentally responsible inquiries that stress innovation and rigor in a learner centered environment.
The School is currently re-examining its curriculum and its relationship to the architectural profession as it builds an IPAL program (Integrated Path to Licensure Program). An interest in curriculum construction is desired as there is an opportunity to help create new degrees and expand the school. Our next director will bring a fresh perspective to the School and lead our strong faculty unit toward charting a new future. The Director serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, reporting to the Dean of the College of The Arts. The Director is responsible for facilitating and supporting a high level of research productivity for faculty and students in addition to developing a collegial and rigorous academic community. The Director is a key member of the Dean’s leadership team - a collaborative, consultative, and dynamic group of directors who work closely to advance the mission and goals of the College of The Arts.
The ideal candidate will facilitate and drive a collaborative shared vision for the School of Architecture and Community Design. This vision should embody the recently completed strategic plan of the College which includes a focus on research/creative practice, student success, and meaningful community engagement and access. The Director will continue to develop the School’s commitment to recruit and support excellent faculty and students and foster entry into a profession that celebrates cultural differences through design and community engagement while stressing the significant of licensure for the health, safety, and welfare of the communities served.
As we elevate our international prominence, we also recognize our deep engagement with the local community is a point of distinction. We believe that enriching collaborative relationships across the College and University with units like the College of Engineering, the School of Art and Art History, the Contemporary Art Museum, and the other schools in the College are key to our success. A successful candidate will invest in alumni, innovative partnerships and actively build new collaborative relationships – seeking opportunities to promote the value of architects and evolving practice models to maintain relevance and influence in the built-environment. By embracing opportunities to embed the School in the rapidly growing regional communities, including USF campuses in Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, the School of Architecture and Community Design will advance the stature of the College of The Arts and the University of South Florida.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
•Terminal degree in architecture, (B.Arch (5 yr) or M.Arch).
•An established record of distinguished research, teaching, professional activity, and service, that are sufficient for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across disciplines in and outside of the arts.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
•Evidence of visionary leadership of an academic unit, organization, or large-scale project.
•Professional Experience
•Experience working with community organizations through outreach, research, teaching and/or creative activities.
•Experience with fundraising/donor relations/ alumni/interdisciplinary grants.
•Experience managing multi-source academic budgets.
Please provide the following documents when completing your application:
•Letter of interest in this position
•Curriculum Vitae
•Links to professional works/portfolio
•Links to student works
•Contact information for 3 references.
USF Tampa
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 35612
Posting Date: 11/07/2023
How To Apply
Go to https://gems.usf.edu:4440/psp/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=35612&PostingSeq=1. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Federal Rights
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Work Location
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global R1 research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News & World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference and has recenetly accepted and invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU).
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
The preferred submission deadline for materials is January 22, 2024. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.
Employer Willing to Sponsor Work Visa?
Yes