Department Head of Architecture
Core
Lead the Department of Architecture at Penn State, overseeing faculty, curriculum, research, and strategic direction while maintaining NAAB accreditation.
Role type
Senior academic administrator (Department Head)
Builds
Undergraduate and graduate architecture programs, research initiatives, and departmental culture
Domain
Higher Education / Architecture
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget management, faculty recruitment, tenure review processes, NAAB accreditation oversight, curriculum development, grant writing, inclusive leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in R-1 university settings, record of external funding, interdisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
NAAB standards, Workday, university administrative systems
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day administration, recruit faculty, manage promotion and tenure reviews, conduct annual faculty assessments, maintain program accreditation, support graduate education, manage departmental budget, serve on School and College leadership teams, expand community outreach
Seniority
Senior, executive academic leadership