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Position Number: 2573265
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Deans - Communications

Academic Dean
Lubbock
25997BR
Architecture

Position Description
Texas Tech University (TTU) is now accepting inquiries, nominations, and applications for an experienced architectural and academic leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Architecture.

As the chief academic and administrative officer for the Texas Tech University College of Architecture (CoA), the dean reports to the provost and is responsible for providing overall leadership for faculty members, staff, and operations of the college. Additionally, the dean plays a critical role in enhancing student learning and in advancing the research enterprise as TTU continually advances its position as a premier public research university.

As such, the dean will work alongside a robust, well-respected team of faculty and staff to define a strategic vision that supports the university's goals and initiatives and leads the CoA to new levels of achievement. The dean will lead in outreach, collaboration, and advancement by defining and communicating across TTU and the broader academic community the mission, cultural values, academic activities, and accomplishments of the CoA - as well as advocating with stakeholders, both internal and external to the university, for resources necessary to achieve the CoA's mission and goals.

Major/Essential Functions
The successful candidate must be committed to building and supporting a world-class faculty and staff and possess the ability to attract and retain exceptional students. Additionally, this individual will demonstrate success in building external partnerships and be skilled at leveraging relationships on behalf of the college. The CoAs new dean will be a dynamic and inclusive leader with a lens focused on serving others, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The dean will orchestrate well-planned growth in graduate and undergraduate enrollment across the colleges various programs and sites. The dean will elevate the academic profile of the college by building upon the CoAs reputation for producing exemplary students and advancing meaningful architectural opportunities and foci in a unique region. Optimally, the successful candidate possesses a track record of experience and achievement across multiple architectural practices, traditions, and research and embraces interdisciplinary opportunities. This individual should appreciate and promote a balance of practice, theory, and design in architectural education - while also being lauded for academic leadership, strong management skills, and a collaborative management style.

THE ROLE

Serve as chief academic and administrative officer of the TTU College of Architecture
Develop and implement strategic vision for the CoA that leads to new levels of achievement
Support and advance scholarly activity among faculty and students
Advocate for resources necessary for the development of the CoAs students, faculty, staff, facilities, infrastructure, educational programs, and technology
Generate new resources - particularly through grants and fundraising
Cultivate a culture of openness, cohesiveness, integrity, and accountability
Build a culture of collaboration with university constituents
Grow and maximize relationships and partnerships with alumni and external stakeholders
Foster an environment committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required Qualifications

Professional Master of Architecture or Equivalent
A record of scholarly achievement commensurate with appointment to the rank of professor
Demonstrated record of externally funded research scholarship
Demonstrated understanding of architectural pedagogy and acumen to strengthen academic quality and reputation
Experience developing positive relationships with alumni, community partners, and/or businesses
Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications
DESIRED QUALITIES

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in architecture administration
Licensed Architect with an active registration
Experience leading and serving within a state university
Experience leading and serving at an R1 university
Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship skills; ability to foster and inspire collegiality, cohesion, and trust; ability to facilitate conversation and debate while uniting constituents with different perspectives
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that reflect a shared vision
Demonstrated ability to synthesize, facilitate, and gain buy-in around an approach that incorporates practice, theory, and design - as well as the pedagogy and technology that supports 21^stcentury architecture
Demonstrated ability to develop and employ innovative and evolving programs, technologies, pedagogies, and spaces
A record of commitment to and involvement in student learning and engagement
Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and transparency; experience involving faculty, staff, and students in decision making
Demonstrated experience supporting and advancing the professional development of faculty and staff; experience developing and advancing the scholarly activity of faculty; experience with faculty evaluation, promotion, and tenure
History of positive working relationships with allied professions (Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers, etc.) and evidence of ability to form collaborative relationships across disciplines
Expansive professional network that can be leveraged for funding, exposure, and growth opportunities for the CoA, faculty, and students
Member of the American Institute of Architects (or eligible to become a member) and willing to support the AIA Lubbock Chapter
Skills to garner external funds, including major research grants; proven track record of fundraising
Experience advancing national and international opportunities and study abroad programs

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized candidates, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.