Architectural Education Leader & Assistant Dean

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas invites applications for an Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean in the School of Architecture. The role combines high‑level academic leadership with teaching responsibilities at undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses within the candidate's area of specialization.

The successful candidate will guide faculty affairs, academic programs, and student services while advancing accreditation standards and sustaining program quality.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Architecture, Construction Science, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Experience with accreditation processes and standards (NAAB, ACCE).

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, direct staff, implement policies, and represent the Dean as required.
• Support curriculum development and program quality.
• Address student academic and behavioral issues.
• Promote student success and retention initiatives.
• Assist with faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, mentoring, and personnel actions.
• Support research initiatives, grant activities, and college-wide projects.
• Teach a minimum of two courses each semester.
• Perform university, professional, and community service.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Student success focus

Teaching excellence

Education

Terminal degree in Architecture/Construction Science/ Construction Management

Tools

BIM

Rhino/Grasshopper

Revit/Dynamo

NavisWorks

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas invites applications for an Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean in the School of Architecture. The role combines high‑level academic leadership with teaching responsibilities at undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses within the candidate's area of specialization.

The successful candidate will guide faculty affairs, academic programs, and student services while advancing accreditation standards and sustaining program quality.