Professor and Department Chair of Architecture in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Professor and Department Chair of ArchitecturePosting Number req38073
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department SAAP Architecture Program (515C)
Academic Location School of Architecture and Planning
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary The University of New Mexico seeks to hire an exceptionalcandidate for the position of Chair of Architecture in the School ofArchitecture & Planning. The position will remain open until filled. Theeffective start date for this appointment, with the rank of Professor withtenure, is August 2027. The date of best consideration for applications is January15, 2027; the position will remain open until filled.

The School of Architecture & Planning is home to theArchitecture, Community and Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecturedepartments, and it is the only institution of higher education in the state ofNew Mexico offering professionally accredited degrees in architecture,planning, and landscape architecture. The three academic programs in the Schoolpromote interdisciplinary teaching and learning. The School also offersgraduate certificates in Historic Preservation & Regionalism, IndigenousPlanning and Urban Innovation.

Boasting numerous national and international student andfaculty awards, the Architecture Department offers the Bachelor of Arts inArchitecture, Master of Architecture, and Master of Science in Architecturedegree programs. Areas of emphasis are building and urban design, design ofhealthy communities, design in arid environments, and indigenous and regionaldesign. The Architecture program currently has 16 full-time faculty members, 15part-time faculty, over 300 undergraduate students and over 70 graduatestudents.

We are seeking an individual to provide dynamic andinnovative leadership for sustaining excellence in teaching, research, andoutreach activities in the Architecture Department; to advance the ArchitectureDepartment through its next levels of growth, development, and nationalranking, including in the teaching and promotion of design excellence. We areseeking an individual who will encourage and support interdisciplinary andinter-departmental research and teaching, who will build on the programs existingstrengths and areas of focus, committed to working with people from a widerange of backgrounds and communities

The Chair reports to the Dean of the School.Responsibilities include:
1. Vision and coordination in planning, developing, andimplementing an agenda of excellence for the school
2. Leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growthin research and professional development of faculty, staff, and students
3. Administration of the programs faculty, staff, andstudents, as well as its curricula and various degree offerings, and itsphysical and financial resources
4. Leadership in promoting visibility and marketing theprogram regionally, nationally, and internationally
5. Working with the Deans office to foster thedevelopment of contracts, grants, donations, and other external support for thedepartment
6. Actively teaching in the Architecture Department
7. Creating support structures for faculty at variousranks, particularly junior faculty
8. Collaborating and engaging with the Schools departmentchairs, center directors as well as local and regional professionalcommunities.

The University of New Mexico is a Carnegie-designated Research 1 university and is thenations only flagship state university that is also a Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI). UNM is one of only a dozen HSIs in the U.S. that are alsoclassified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a R1: DoctoralUniversities with very high research activity. UNM is also one among 368colleges and universities recognized by Carnegie Foundation for CommunityEngagement Classification.

New Mexico has a rich and varied culture, and applicants from allgroups are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An accredited professional degree inArchitecture, including a Master of Architecture degree or equivalent graduateprofessional degree in Architecture.
• Currently holds the rank of Full Professor or AssociateProfessor with experience commensurate with that of a Full Professor with 6 ormore years at that rank.
• Academic administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate/Ph.D and/or licensure in Architecture
• Peer recognized achievements in academic andprofessional realms, including excellence demonstrated with national and/orinternational recognition.
• Demonstration of outstanding achievement in teaching in highereducation as well as practice and/or research.
• Specialization within the field of architecture orrelated discipline, demonstrated with a Ph.D., architecture licensure,research, and/or significant contributions to the field.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching design studios, large lecture courses,and/or seminars at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, building professional and/or philanthropic support. Experience inengaging alumni and building community partnerships.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the richand varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university'smission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants will submit the following documents through UNMJobs:1. A one-page letter of interest including qualifications related to the position responsibilities as stated above.2. Curriculum vitae.3. List of 4 references including name, title, telephone number, and email address.4. A statement, no more than four pages total, addressing each of the following: a. academic and research interestsb. leadership and management philosophyc. pedagogical approach to undergraduate and graduate level education and research in Architectured. applicants vision for the future of the Architecture Department5. A digital portfolio of selected design and/or research projects. This must include significant excerpts of articles, books, and/or design work. Send portfolio in PDF format (20 pages-50 MB maximum)

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 1/15/2027. This position will remain open until filled.

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