Chair of Department of Architecture/Full Professor

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning is searching for a visionary, collaborative, and accomplished leader to take on the role of Chair of the Department of Architecture. If you are deeply committed to championing student achievement, promoting excellence in research and creative activity, and engaging with our diverse public and professional communities, we encourage you to apply. Reporting to the Dean, the Chair will play a pivotal role in developing curriculum, shaping educational policy, managing professional accreditation, and promoting collaboration among the college’s disciplines. The Chair should be an experienced educator familiar with architecture and design practice to lead our highly regarded Department of Architecture and participate in the College’s innovative teaching and creative research. The successful candidate will be hired with tenure at the rank of Full Professor, must have a terminal degree in Architecture (M.Arch) or its international equivalent, and may have degrees in related fields with further experience and qualifications in their area of specialization for research and creative work. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, we are especially interested in qualified applicants with experience in demographically diverse settings or who have a record of teaching, research, and mentoring that supports and benefits diverse communities. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Requirements

Terminal degree in architecture or related fields or international equivalent
Faculty rank of Associate or Full Professor, or equivalent. (prior to appointment)
Candidates should be able to offer instruction in design studio and large lecture courses in their area of expertise at the graduate and the undergraduate levels.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Architecture or related field, or architectural licensure (or equivalent).
Recognized excellence in higher education.
Experience with curricular design and professional accreditation processes.
Demonstrated administrative experience within a higher education environment.
Professional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Program leadership and management
Focusing the energies of the entire faculty of the unit to best align its mission with those of the college and university
Providing leadership toward the achievement of the highest possible level of excellence in the department’s teaching, research/creative work, community engagement, and service
Articulating the goals of the department, both within and outside the department
Articulating the department's actions or requests in pursuit of these aims
Maintaining a climate that is collegial, that respects diversity, that treats faculty, staff and learners fairly and supports creativity and innovation
Representing the department at the college and university levels and works closely with the Dean to represent the needs and expectations of the department
Communicating college and university goals
Guiding the development of department vision in planning for the future of department programs that align with the goals and objectives developed by the College and the University
Representing departmental views on matters of educational policy and academic ethics
Recruitment, selection, and evaluation of department personnel including full and part-time faculty
Ensuring adequate faculty mentoring programs are in place and that faculty performance reviews are conducted regularly, in accordance with procedures and principles stated in the Laws of the Regents
Making recommendations for appointments, promotions, merit increases, and terminations of department personnel and management of promotion and tenure, post-tenure review, and faculty leave
Preparing departmental budget requests and administering financial affairs of the department in accordance with University rules and procedures
Management of departmental course offerings and curriculum, including the submission of course schedules and assignment of teaching and other duties within the department
Responding to student issues and oversees student recruitment, including managing the admissions process and retention efforts of current students