Chair and Associate/Full Professor

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

The Department of Architecture at Thomas Jefferson University, together with the College of Architecture, Design, & Engineering (CADE), seeks candidates for the position of full-time (12-month) Chair of Architecture at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The position is available on Tenure, Teacher-Scholar, or Practice-Scholar tracks. Academic track and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Reporting to the Dean of CADE, the Chair of the Department of Architecture will be a forward-thinking and dynamic leader who will guide and manage the continued evolution of all programs within the department of architecture. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a track record of excellence as an academic leader and offer transformative ideas about the future of architecture and architectural education.

We seek applicants whose work and lived experiences will expand our intellectual diversity. We value candidates whose work elevates marginalized voices, embraces the humanistic dimensions of design, and engages their intersection with architecture. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities including women, Native American peoples, Black and Indigenous peoples of color, Latinx, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Responsibilities:

The Chair will be charged with leading the faculty and staff in advancing the Department’s teaching, research and service mission. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to build a strategic vision that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and creative practice, with an eye toward increasing the department's national visibility. Other responsibilities include overseeing academic, operational and financial performance of the department; leading curriculum development; managing accreditation, assessment and strategic planning; facilitating and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and colleges at TJU; providing strong leadership in working with college and university administrators, the architecture professions, and other allied professions and disciplines. Additionally, the Chair will be expected to teach two courses per academic year in their area of expertise.

Job Description

Qualifications:

Candidates must be qualified by education and experience to administer professional architecture programs and must possess credentials that merit appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. The successful candidate will possess substantial teaching and professional experience in architecture, demonstrated administrative skill, a track record of academic leadership, and a strong portfolio of impactful scholarly and/or creative work, recognized at national and international levels.

Candidates must hold a professional degree in architecture and meet the requirements of one of the following categories of acceptable academic credentials:

A terminal combination of a professional bachelor’s and a master’s degree

A terminal professional master’s degree

A doctorate in architecture or a related field

Professional licensure in architecture is desired.  Foreign equivalents to U.S. degrees and licensure are acceptable.

About the Department of Architecture

The Department of Architecture at Thomas Jefferson University, offers undergraduate and graduate programs spanning professional education, advanced research and historic preservation. Degree programs include the Bachelor of Architecture (NAAB), Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, Master of Architecture (NAAB), Master of Science in Architecture and Design Research, and Master of Science in Historic Preservation. The department also offers an accelerated 4+2 BS in Architectural Studies–Master of Architecture pathway with an Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) option. At the college level, the PhD in Architecture and Design Research provides opportunities for advanced interdisciplinary scholarship.

The Department of Architecture is founded on the belief that architecture has the power to improve lives by creating, activating, facilitating and substantiating innovative and inclusive design for all communities and environments. Faculty with diverse perspectives and backgrounds can foster an interdisciplinary academic experience that positions architecture at the dynamic center of social, cultural, historical, technological, and physical issues within our shared world. A commitment to design excellence, social equity and sustainability is evident throughout the curriculum and faculty research.

 We aim to equip graduates with the creativity, competence, compassion and conviction to be positive agents of change and stewards of the built environment.

About the College of Architecture, Design & Engineering

The College of Architecture, Design & Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University is comprised of five departments: Architecture, Interior Design & Interior Architecture, Sustainable Environments, Construction Management & Engineering, and Design with undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degree programs. The mission of the College of Architecture, Design, and Engineering is to educate the next generation of architects, designers, engineers and construction professionals to be independent thinkers, innovative problem solvers and ethical leaders committed to creating a more socially equitable, sustainable and flourishing future.

Grounded in human-centered design, interdisciplinary collaboration and applied learning, the college combines rigorous disciplinary education with experiential learning, research and real-world practice. Our curricula encourage students to integrate creativity, critical inquiry, emerging technologies and systems thinking approaches to address the complex challenges of an interconnected and rapidly evolving world. While deeply grounded in their chosen profession, students can customize their educational experience by drawing upon the diverse majors, disciplines and areas of expertise across the college and university, creating personalized pathways that broaden their perspectives and expand their professional capabilities

About Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University is a leader in transdisciplinary, professional education. Jefferson, founded in 1824, is a preeminent national doctoral university delivering high-impact education in nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to 8,300 students in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine, science and social science.

Application Procedures:

Candidates must submit the following digital materials to [email protected]:

Letter of Application: We request a statement that provides an overview of the candidate’s interest in the position relative to their experience and goals. The letter should include 1) a statement of leadership 2) a statement of teaching philosophy, 3) research and /or practice agenda, and 4) an outline of service related to the discipline. Include past and current contributions as well as vision and plans for the future. (4-page maximum)

Curriculum Vitae

Portfolio of Teaching, Research and/or Professional Work

Names and contact information for three (3) references

Candidates also need to submit on-line application/CV; http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in search box Job ID # REQ-0028207

Questions should be sent to the chair of the search committee, Loukia Tsafoulia: [email protected]

The preferred submission deadline for materials is January 19, 2027. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

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Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address

3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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