Dean, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design

About the role

The University of Houston (UH) seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Dean of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. This role is a singular leadership opportunity at one of the nation’s most dynamic research universities, situated in a city that is simultaneously a global built-environment laboratory and a burgeoning center of architectural and design culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the programs of the College, developing strategic directions in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Articulate the long-range vision, specific strategies, and detailed administrative and fiscal provisions to ensure the continued excellence of the College programs and faculty.
• Work closely with the University’s executive leadership and other University Deans on multidisciplinary hiring and research and teaching programs.
• Promote the University and the Hines College, actively participating in hands-on management and open decision-making in a culture of shared governance.
• Recruit, appoint, reappoint, promote, and tenure faculty in the College.
• Oversight the College’s budget and strategic allocation of resources, including funding for faculty research, extramural research, and graduate students.
• Coordinate the activities of program directors, faculty, associate and assistant Deans, and staff.
• Allocate academic and research facilities, plan for future facilities’ needs, oversee non-faculty staffing decisions, and develop collaborative teaching and research programs with other UH colleges and divisions.
• Represent the needs of the Hines College and UH to external constituents and donors, increasing philanthropic donations and stimulating productive partnerships.

Requirements

The successful candidate should possess:

• An outstanding record of scholarly and/or creative achievement commensurate with appointment as a full professor in one of the College’s programs.
• A terminal degree in architecture, design, or a closely related field.
• The capacity to bridge theory and practice.
• The ability to serve as an engaging fundraiser and advocate on behalf of the Hines College at the local, national, and international levels.
• Proven people skills and highly effective interpersonal abilities, with a commitment to providing students with a high-quality educational experience and fostering a compassionate and empathetic servant leadership style.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the University of Houston.
• A proven track record of academic and professional achievement.
• Superior interpersonal and management skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to UH’s mission, vision, and students.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Experience in fundraising and building external relationships.

Benefits

The University of Houston offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• An inclusive and supportive work environment.

Pay

The Dean of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design will receive a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The Dean will work a standard full-time schedule.