Pratt Institute
Employer:About Pratt
Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
About the School of Architecture
The Pratt Institute School of Architecture (SoA) educates future leaders in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban and community planning, construction management, real estate practice, environmental management, historic preservation, and urban placemaking. We see the design, planning, and management of the built environment as tools for addressing the critical issues of our time—including social justice and the climate crisis.
Students at the Pratt SoA build the skills and knowledge needed to respond to these complex and evolving challenges in a uniquely versatile, innovative, and ethical way in an environment of disciplinary, intellectual, and cultural diversity.
Position Summary
The School of Architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, an internationally recognized school, seeks a dynamic and visionary leader with outstanding communication, listening, and organizational skills who will build upon the strengths of the existing programs to serve as Chairperson for the Graduate Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design (GA/LA/UD) department.
The GA/LA/UD department is made up of two first-professional programs: Master of Architecture (M.Arch) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) and two post-professional Masters of Science programs in Architecture (M.S.Arch) and in Urban Design (M.S.UD). All the programs that make up the GA/LA/UD are dedicated to pursuing design inquiry across complex and evolving fields of study. Our goal is to cultivate our students’ ability to ask challenging questions that deepen their understanding of building and living environments. Together, the department works across design practices, professions, and disciplines to meet the challenges and opportunities of our times. With more than 50 full and part-time faculty members, the department serves a student body of approximately 200 students.
The GA/LA/UD Chairperson will report directly to the Dean of the School of Architecture and is expected to provide academic and administrative leadership of the program. The Chairperson will also be expected to manage a diverse group of faculty and students and develop a curriculum for departments dedicated to the principles of sustainability, equity, and public participation. This administrative appointment, scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025, carries a twelve-month per year workload and a three-year contract that may be renewed.
Examples of Duties
Department Chairpersons provide an important role as both administrators and educational leaders at Pratt Institute. The responsibilities of the department Chairperson may include but are not limited to:
Typical Qualifications
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Supplemental Information
Application Instructions: Applications will be reviewed beginning on January 5th, 2025, and continuing until the position is filled.
Please submit:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.
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