Architecture Department Chair & Associate Professor — Lead Innovation

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Chair of the Department of Architecture to lead the faculty and staff in advancing teaching, research and service, building a strategic vision that raises national visibility and elevates the discipline across TJU.

The role oversees academic, operational and financial performance, leads curriculum development, coordinates accreditation and assessment, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with colleges, architecture professions and allied disciplines;

Qualifications

• Qualified to administer professional architecture programs and eligible for associate or full professor.
• Track record of academic leadership and impactful scholarly/creative work.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and colleges.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching, research and service mission of the department.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students and alumni to build a strategic vision.
• Oversee academic, operational and financial performance of the department; manage accreditation and assessment.
• Lead curriculum development and support interdisciplinary collaboration with other colleges and professions.
• Teach two courses per academic year in area of expertise.

Skills

Academic leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strategic vision

Curriculum development

Education

Professional degree in architecture

PhD or related field

Professional licensure in architecture

Tools

Accreditation management

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Chair of the Department of Architecture to lead the faculty and staff in advancing teaching, research and service, building a strategic vision that raises national visibility and elevates the discipline across TJU.

The role oversees academic, operational and financial performance, leads curriculum development, coordinates accreditation and assessment, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with colleges, architecture professions and allied disciplines;