The ideal candidate will posses expertise in the global history of modern architecture and the history of architectural theory. They are an innovative, high-integrity academic leader with an established faculty career distinguished by high academic standards and pedagogical innovation.
As an architectural history professor, you will prepare talented students for creative careers that investigate the spaces we live, work, and play in. You will deliver professional, positive, and engaging courses in a hands-on curriculum that covers all major historical periods ,in classroom settings that include state-of-the-art equipment for 3D computer modeling, photographic documentation, applied preservation practices, research, and analysis. Responsibilities include the development of a strategic plan for the department consistent with the school and SCAD’s overall strategic plan, in consultation with the school dean, associate chair, and other department members. The plan includes strategies for building the quality of the department so that it is highly ranked and has a strong reputation both within and beyond higher education. You will also work with the associate chair and faculty to create a shared vision and commitment to meet department goals.
In this role, you will insist on mutual respect among department members through collegiality and build a strong team through frequent communications and effective meetings. You will ensure that faculty review the curriculum for quality and currency, refine educational outcomes statements and assessment activities through a coordinated approach with the office of institutional effectiveness, and understand and adhere to all academic policies and procedures. You will also request input from the associate chair on proposed curriculum changes. Among other duties, you will provide faculty with appropriate course scheduling and building and technology use.
In this position, you will evaluate department faculty through class observations, student evaluations, service and professional development, and their contributions to department goals. During performance management sessions, you will individually meet with each faculty member, followed by a written summary, including any pertinent recommendations to the school dean. You will assist the dean with the hiring process, mentor new faculty, and provide professional development opportunities. As needed, you will consult with the associate department chair on faculty hiring for other SCAD locations. Responsibilities include decision making on student matters within defined academic support processes (e.g., course substitutions and exemptions, independent studies or internships, and waivers) and assistance with career placements for students in the department.
You will manage partnerships with professional, academic, and industry organizations. You will also anticipate trends to recommend strategies for implementation into existing academic programs and services. Responsibilities include oversight and implementation of the departmental budget, the preparation of required reports, and the resolution of faculty or student issues when appropriate. With the latter, you will employ good judgment and consult relevant parties. Among other duties, you will work with the admission department to recruit talented undergraduate and graduate students. You will then review graduate student applications to ensure the quality of the applicants and consistency and timeliness in the review process.
The ideal candidate demonstrates outstanding interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. They pay close attention to detail and deadlines for course and classroom scheduling, budgetary development and oversight, and preparation of required reports. The candidate is innovative, energetic, and of the highest personal and professional integrity. They have a background as a successful faculty member, including a reputation for high academic standards and innovation in curriculum and pedagogy.
The candidate can conduct thorough, thoughtful, and fair faculty evaluations and can provide written evaluations that reinforce the faculty member's strength and outlines areas of needed improvement with suggested strategies and support. They can also make personnel judgments to make recommendations to the dean for hiring and reappointment.
Minimum qualifications:
- Ph.D. in architectural history or a relevant field
- Expertise in the global history of modern architecture and the history of architectural theory.
- Academic and professional credentials to architectural history
- Minimum of three years of work experience in a related profession or post-secondary teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership and supervisory experience as an academic leader through service in academic groups or special assignments
- Experience with curriculum development and the utilization of assessment to improve student learning and academic programs.
Travel required:
Required application documents:
- Current résumé and/or CV
- Cover letter
- Portfolio or its equivalent
- Unofficial academic transcripts
Work hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
