Associate Dean of Research, College of Design, Architecture, Art Planning

Associate Dean of Research, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co‑op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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The University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of Research and Creative Activity at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure. This is a pivotal leadership role designed to advance the college's mission of fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful scholarship across the fields of design, architecture, art, planning, and related disciplines.

The College of DAAP is internationally recognized as a leader in creative and interdisciplinary education. DAAP is home to a vibrant community of designers, artists, architects, and planners who are shaping the future of our built and visual environments.

Located in a dynamic urban setting, DAAP offers cutting‑edge programs that blend rigorous academics with hands‑on experience, including one of the nation’s top‑ranked cooperative education (co‑op) programs. Our faculty and students engage in innovative research, community partnerships, and global collaborations that push the boundaries of creativity and impact.

The Associate Dean will serve as the chief strategist and advocate for research and creative activity within DAAP, leading efforts to build on our dynamic culture of inquiry, experimentation, and scholarly excellence. This includes developing and implementing a strategic vision for research and creative work that aligns with the college’s academic priorities and the broader goals of the university. This is a 12‑month faculty position.

• Teaching at least 2 graduate and/or undergraduate courses related to the candidate’s area of expertise
• Engages in research and/or scholarship and/or creative work in their area of expertise.

• Build upon and expand existing DAAP research initiatives, as well as the structure and activities of our Collaborative for DAAP Research and Innovation (CDRI). Develop and implement new initiatives that expand the reach of the DAAP Research Office to include more faculty engaged in creative activity and independent scholarship.
• Conceptualize and lead a strategic vision for research and creative activity that aligns with DAAP’s mission and the University of Cincinnati’s priorities.
• Maintain policies, practices, and protocols that promote research excellence and creative innovation.

• Provide leadership and actively promote external research opportunities for faculty, supporting the continued advancement of individual and collective research agendas within the college.
• Continue and expand the DAAP grant accelerator program instituted, while developing new supports for creative and…