Architecture Section Head - R159686

Columbus Campus,Knowlton Hall (0017)

Sep 24, 2026

The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Architecture Section Head in the Austin

E. Knowlton School. The Section Head provides academic and administrative leadership for the Architecture section and works with faculty, the Knowlton School Director, and College of Engineering leadership to support excellence in teaching, scholarship, and student success. This position will start as early as Fall 2027.

The Architecture Section Head is expected to be a collaborative, effective academic leader who can support faculty, staff, and students; strengthen the architecture program; steward section resources responsibly; and advance the mission of the Knowlton School. This is a tenured position with a work allocation of 30% Research, 30% Teaching, and 40% Service.

The Architecture Section is one of three discipline-based sections within the Austin

E. Knowlton School, alongside Landscape Architecture and City and Regional Planning. Located in the award-winning Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects-designed building on The Ohio State University’s Columbus Campus, the Knowlton School fosters an environment for innovative design research and critical inquiry. The Architecture section comprises approximately 400 students and 35 full-time and part-time faculty members.

The Architecture Section Head will be expected to provide effective leadership in the following areas:

• promoting and improving individual programs within the architecture section and establishing relationships with the other sections in the school
• recruiting students and supporting the admissions process

• supporting faculty scholarship, creative achievement, and educational investigations
• recruiting faculty and supporting faculty candidates for tenure and promotion
• recruiting and hiring associated and visiting faculty

• allocating and administering the Architecture section budget
• collaborating with the Director in the business of the school, including hiring and supervising staff

• A professional degree in architecture, such as an M.Arch,
  
  B.Arch, or international equivalent
• A master’s or advanced degree in architecture or related discipline
• Demonstrated record of excellence in scholarship, creative activity and/or professional practice supported by disciplinary recognition
• Commitment to transparent decision-making, shared governance, and faculty development
• Commitment to academic excellence through teaching and mentorship
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, the School Director, college leadership, and university partners
• Ability to build relationships across disciplines and support collaboration among faculty
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment, and/or admissions
• Experience mentoring faculty and supporting faculty evaluation, promotion, and advancement processes

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available invery limited situations, but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk. We will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position for individuals subject to the J-1 two-year home residency requirement or who will require consular processing for a visa to come to the United States to begin work at the university.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screens, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.