Chair of Architecture: Lead Teaching, Research & Equity

NOMA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for the full-time Chair of Architecture in the Department of Architecture. The appointment ranks Associate or Full Professor, with tenure, Teacher-Scholar, or Practice-Scholar tracks, and salary commensurate with experience.

The Chair will lead teaching, research, and service initiatives, guide curriculum development, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across TJU and CADE to elevate national visibility and impact in architectural education.

Qualifications

• Qualified to administer professional architecture programs and hold associate or full professor credentials.
• Demonstrated teaching and professional experience in architecture.
• Proven administrative skill and leadership.
• Strong portfolio of scholarly and/or creative work recognized nationally and internationally.
• Professional licensure in architecture is desired; foreign equivalents acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead faculty and staff to advance teaching, research and service.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students and alumni to build a strategic vision that promotes excellence.
• Oversee academic, operational and financial performance of the department.
• Lead curriculum development; manage accreditation, assessment and strategic planning.
• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across TJU and CADE.
• Teach two courses per academic year in your area of expertise.

Skills

Academic leadership

Administration experience

Portfolio of scholarly work

Strategic vision

Education

Bachelor + Master

Professional Master’s

Doctorate in Architecture

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for the full-time Chair of Architecture in the Department of Architecture. The appointment ranks Associate or Full Professor, with tenure, Teacher-Scholar, or Practice-Scholar tracks, and salary commensurate with experience.

The Chair will lead teaching, research, and service initiatives, guide curriculum development, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across TJU and CADE to elevate national visibility and impact in architectural education.