Thompson E. Penney and Gretchen M. Penney Distinguished Professorship in Architecture in Evidence-Based Design
Clemson University: College of Architecture, Art and Construction: School of Architecture
Location
3-130 Lee Hall
Open Date
Oct 18, 2024
Description
The
School of Architecture (SoA) at Clemson University is excited to
announce a search for the Thompson E. Penney and Gretchen M. Penney
Distinguished Professorship in Architecture in Evidence-Based Design
(EBD). The endowed professorship in EBD will have an academic
appointment at Clemson University as a tenured Associate Professor or
tenured Professor of Architecture, based on academic and professional
qualifications.
While the primary role of the endowed professorship in EBD will be to conduct research at the highest level, the successful candidate will also be expected to advise PhD students in the SoA’s PhD program and integrate their research agenda within the School to enrich graduate and undergraduate education. The vision for this endowed professorship is that their work will directly impact the practice of architecture and enhance the value of design and professional practice knowledge beyond the academy.
Clemson University is a public, Carnegie R-1 research institution, committed to doubling its research expenditures by 2035. It is ideally situated within a region that is experiencing rapid growth in cutting-edge industry and applied research, including AEC industry advancements. The endowed professor will be a nationally/internationally- recognized scholar who will be well-positioned to thrive within this institutional setting and collaborate with other research centers and institutes, including those within the School of Architecture, all while connecting with faculty and students, as well as with industry partners and the design community to build a vibrant center of research related to architecture and the built environment.
Evidence-Based Design is the process of making building design
decisions based on scientific research to improve organizational,
building performance, and user outcomes. As such, research in
architecture at the building and occupant scale (https://www.aia.org/pages/5626-architectural-research)
encompasses multiple research directions and areas of exploration
including building performance and sustainability, building technology
and data analytics in design, innovative materials, building systems,
building project delivery and processes, building design, and human
performance and well-being. A successful applicant will have an
established research agenda in one or more of these areas and will
ideally work across multiple areas of exploration. In addition to
academic scholars, other researchers currently working within the AEC
industry are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the position include:
1) a PhD in a relevant field
2) Established record of forming and leading multidisciplinary teams to conduct cutting- edge research
3) Established record of success in pursuing and receiving research funding
Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate a strong record of
peer-reviewed publications and scholarly work commensurate with the rank
of tenured associate or full professor. Though not required,
professional licensure in architecture is highly- preferred.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following materials in digital format. All of these documents should be combined in a single PDF file for electronic submission no larger than 10 MB in size:
1) Letter of interest (maximum three pages), that outlines potential design research objectives, and how these initiatives can potentially integrate design practice with research, teaching and service objectives;
2) Curriculum vitae;
3) Names and contact information of three references (one page and no letters);
4) Portfolio of relevant professional, scholarly and research work, (maximum ten pages)
Submit applications via Interfolio at:
http://apply.interfolio.com/157502
For full consideration, applications must be received by January 6, 2025. Candidate review will continue until a qualified candidate is hired. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Direct any questions to committee chair, Dustin Albright, dalbrig@clemson.edu.
Submit applications via Interfolio at:
http://apply.interfolio.com/157502
