The College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma is conducting a search for a Director of the Division of Architecture. The successful candidate will lead an academic unit with Bachelor, Masters and a PhD program. The College is housed in a completely renovated building with many new technological features. The College’s five academic units are now housed in one building for the first time, which has facilitated an increased emphasis on collaboration between disciplines and colleges. The new college Dean has brought new energy and vitality to the architecture program as well as five new architecture faculty were hired in the last three years. The faculty has re-envisioned the B. Arch curriculum to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between studio and core courses and among faculty. This newly revised curriculum and the new college wide PhD program are scheduled to start in the fall of 2012 upon approval.
The successful candidate will be expected to have qualifications to be tenurable at the rank of associate or full professor. A minimum of a Master's degree and professional licensure is required. A Ph.D. with education administration and practice experience is preferred. Experience in academic departmental/unit leadership, teaching and research is desirable.
Candidates must be able to work harmoniously with others in a collegial, productive and efficient fashion. The Director must display these characteristics as a role model, and, he or she must reasonably reinforce these attributes with their faculty according to College and University policies.
Applicants should submit a letter of intent including a description of leadership style, contact information for three academic and/or professional references, a CV, and samples of academic and professional work. All inquires must be addressed to:
Dr. Eren Erdener, Chair
Search Committee
The University of Oklahoma
Division of Architecture
830 Van Vleet Oval
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
Applications received by January 11, 2012 will be assured full consideration; the search will remain open until the position is filled.
The University of Oklahoma is a nationally and internationally recognized research university. Our research enterprise is devoted to the search for knowledge and truth that upholds the University’s commitment to education and advancement of knowledge. This combination of activities strengthens the University’s mission of service resulting in the continued improvement of quality of life for the citizens of Oklahoma and beyond.
The University of Oklahoma campus, with its regionally articulated Cherokee Gothic architecture, spans 3,000 acres of artfully landscaped walkways, gardens, and courtyards. Located in Norman, a city of just over 100,000 residents, the University enrolls approximately 27,000 students. Norman offers a distinct living environment, a myriad of cultural activities and an excellent educational system, while providing an attractive cost of living. It is within easy access of several other major metropolitan areas, and is situated 20 minutes south of downtown Oklahoma City, the State’s Capital city of over one million people.
The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.