AssociateFull Professor Director for School of Built Environment
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Bowling Green, OH - USA
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Job Summary
- Summary
The College of Engineering and Innovation (CEI) at Bowling Green State University invites applications for the position of Director of the School of the Built Environment for appointment at the tenured Associate or Full Professor level. Given that the School comprises two growing departments Architecture and Environmental Design and Construction Management the Director shouldrecognize and value the distinct strengths of each discipline while continuing to cultivate collaboration and synergy across them. We seek a leader who strengthensour values of collegiality trust respect and collaboration. The position has an expected start date of July 1 2027.
Information about the School College University and Community
School of the Built Environment
College of Engineering and Innovation
The College has developed a statement of vision mission and core values to guide its work. Its vision states that The College aspires to lead by driving the societal economic and environmental vitality of the region the nation and the world through creative and impactful engagement in teaching experiential learning scholarship and research. Its mission reads: The College cultivates a vibrant learning and scholarly environment founded on collaborative programs and industry partnerships that engage our students and our community in critical thinking creative problem-solving and lifelong learning. Six core values put that mission into practice: a student experience centered on success and career readiness; a collaborative community that recognizes and develops the strengths of its faculty and staff; multidisciplinary accredited curricula strengthened by practical experience tied to industry and by cooperative education; fundamental and applied research conducted with students industry and the community; facilities that integrate emerging technologies to support teaching workforce development and research; and partnerships that prepare professionals and inspire the next generation of innovators.Bowling Green State University
The CEI is part of Bowling Green State University (BGSU) a comprehensive high research university in northwestern Ohio. As a Public University for the Public Good BGSU is committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching research and creative activities BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs 17 doctoral programs and 57 masters programs. A focus on promoting research scholarship and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.
Guided by Forward BGSUs strategic plan the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.
Bowling Green the county seat and largest city of Wood County is consistently ranked one of Americas best college towns. Its historic downtown is walkable and rich with local cafés and shops. Toledo is 30 minutes and Detroit is about an hour away with Columbus and Cleveland within easy reach by car. Interstate 75 directly connects the city to both the Detroit and Toledo airports.- Essential Functions
The School Director is the chief academic and administrative officer of the SBE and reports to the Dean of CEI. The Director oversees the Schools programs faculty staff and operations. S/he also represents the SBE to the University industry and profession. The Director leads the School in accreditation program growth faculty and student recruitment fundraising and sponsored research industry partnerships and facilities while advancing the vision mission and core values of the SBE and CEI.
The duties and responsibilities of the director include to:
- Provide academic leadership for the faculty and staff of the School fostering excellence in teaching research and creative activity and service to the University and community
- Implement the strategic plans of the University and the CEI within the School
- Build on the strengths of the two integrated departments
- Lead the Schools accreditation processes; i.e. maintaining NAAB accreditation for Architecture and ACCE accreditation for Construction Management;
- Lead student recruitment and retention across undergraduate and graduate programs in collaboration with University and College admissions and recruitment staff;
- Develop and sustain partnerships with industry and engage alumni as mentors advisors employers and supporters of the School;
- Lead fundraising in collaboration with University Advancement cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors and to pursue sponsored research and other external funding while supporting faculty in securing grants and industry sponsorship;
- Lead the development of curricula and programs of instruction in collaboration with SBE faculty and the departments
- Supervise the graduate programs and develop new programs as needed;
- Oversee the recruitment hiring evaluation tenure and promotion reappointment and dismissal of faculty and staff and to organize the administrative structure of the School assigning faculty and staff functions; and
- Serve as the fiscal officer of the School allocating resources to the departments monitoring operating and personnel budgets and supervising the use of facilities equipment and supplies including the development of laboratory and studio space.
- Minimum Qualifications
- A Master of Architecture (.) degree or an equivalent terminal professional degree in architecture; or a PhD degree in architecture construction management civil engineering architectural engineering or a related Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) field
- Outstanding teaching research and service credentials commensurate with the rank of tenured associate or full professor
- Experience in managing budgets
- Academic administrative experience
Preferred qualifications:
- At least three years of distinguished professional experience in architecture construction management or a related field beyond academic work
- Demonstrated record of building a collaborative culture among faculty staff and students
- Proven record of effective leadership and administrative skills
- A demonstrated and outstanding working knowledge of architectural and/or construction management practices in the United States
- Registered as a licensed architect or Engineer in a US jurisdiction
- A passion and willingness to teach in an area of expertise if necessary and discuss pedagogical strategies
- Experience with leading NAAB or ACCE accreditation processes (or similar)
- Additional Information
Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Statement of leadership philosophy with specific examples of the candidates work with faculty staff students administration and external partners
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
- Recommended but not required: a portfolio documenting professional experience
Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires a finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline
Open until filled.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidates experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information
Contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs: Ben Burghart ; and Yong Huang . You may also contact the School of the Built Environment at .
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