Professor and Department Chair of Architecture Job Albuquerque area,New Mexico USA,Education / Teaching

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico seeks to hire an exceptional candidate for the position of Chair of Architecture in the School of Architecture & Planning. The position will remain open until filled. The effective start date for this appointment, with the rank of Professor with tenure, is August 2027. The date of best consideration for applications is January 15, 2027; the position will remain open until filled.

The School of Architecture & Planning is home to the Architecture, Community and Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture departments, and it is the only institution of higher education in the state of New Mexico offering professionally accredited degrees in architecture, planning, and landscape architecture. The three academic programs in the School promote interdisciplinary teaching and learning. The School also offers graduate certificates in Historic Preservation & Regionalism, Indigenous Planning and Urban Innovation.

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

We are seeking an individual to provide dynamic and innovative leadership for sustaining excellence in teaching, research, and outreach activities in the Architecture Department; to advance the Architecture Department through its next levels of growth, development, and national ranking, including in the teaching and promotion of design excellence. We are seeking an individual who will encourage and support interdisciplinary and inter‑departmental research and teaching, who will build on the program's existing strengths and areas of focus, committed to working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities

Vision and coordination in planning, developing, and implementing an agenda of excellence for the school

Leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth in research and professional development of faculty, staff, and students

Administration of the program's faculty, staff, and students, as well as its curricula and various degree offerings, and its physical and financial resources

Leadership in promoting visibility and marketing the program regionally, nationally, and internationally

Working with the Dean's office to foster the development of contracts, grants, donations, and other external support for the department

Actively teaching in the Architecture Department

Creating support structures for faculty at various ranks, particularly junior faculty

Collaborating and engaging with the School's department chairs, center directors as well as local and regional professional communities.

Employment Details

Posting Number: req
38073
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.

Minimum Qualifications

An accredited professional degree in Architecture, including a Master of Architecture degree or equivalent graduate professional degree in Architecture.
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