About this role
Job Overview
The School Director is the administrative and academic leader of the School of Architecture and Interior Design, charged with the supervision of all its interests and activities, and reporting to the Dean of the College. The Director will bring their own areas of expertise, which may include, but are not limited to, architecture, interior design, or urbanism.
Essential Functions
As academic leader, the School Director:
- Leads academic development in all the School's disciplines, and in their collaborative interactions with other disciplines across the College, the University, and the globe.
- Collaborates 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 school's regional and national visibility.
- Leads efforts to attract and retain outstanding faculty members.
- Leads the development and mentoring of faculty, including annual performance reviews and the provision of adequate resources for professional growth.
- Ensures that students receive relevant instruction of high quality and establish a high standard of professionalism.
- Engages in teaching (at least two courses per academic year) in their area of expertise.
- Engages in research and/or scholarship and/or creative work in their area of expertise.
- Participates in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the curricula and related matters.
- Partners with the Dean and the Dean's office to develop a collegial environment.
As administrative head, the School Director:
- Represents and advocates the views of the School faculty, staff, and students to the Dean and others and, in turn, communicates administrative policies and decisions to the School.
- Manages, develops, and organizes the School's administrative structure.
- Encourages a spirit of mutual respect among all faculty, staff and students in the School.
- Is responsible for daily managerial matters in the operation of the School; supervises and helps to develop School staff.
- Pursues short- and long-term objectives and academic planning.
- Assumes fiscal responsibility for School budget oversight and sound judgment in managing funds.
- Represents the views of the School beyond the University; strengthens ties with academic networks, professional organizations, and communities.
- Encourages faculty to seek external funding through grants, fellowships, and awards.
- Collaborates with UC Foundation through DAAP's Director of Development to build and maintain outside support of the School.
- Serves on the Executive Committee of the College and advises the Dean on planning, policy, and affairs of the College.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of appointment, the candidate must have the following:
- Master's degree in architecture, interior design or a related field.
- Three (3) academic years of relevant administration or project leadership experience such as service as a program coordinator, assistant or associate chair or director, with research or professional project leadership.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) El