Chairperson of Graduate Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design

Pratt Institute Employer:
New York, NY, USLocation:
Tue, Oct 29 '24Posted on:
$160,000 - $180,000 annually Pay:

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).

Description

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:

• Providing academic, curricular, and administrative leadership for the department in accordance with the strategic goals of the school and Institute
• Working with faculty to establish a vision for the department and each program – building upon the department’s core dedication to design while addressing emerging challenges of the built environment
• Recruiting, supervising, evaluating, and supporting the department’s faculty members and their academic advancement and reviewing and submitting recommendations on all faculty personnel actions
• Assigning faculty teaching loads, courses, and schedules in accordance with Institute policies and agreements and in consultation with faculty
• Management of student recruitment and admissions processes
• Advise and mentor students
• Develop and administer the department’s budget and serve on School and Institute committees
• Overseeing the accreditation of programs in the department with NAAB, LAAB, and MSCHE
• Represent the department within the Institute and in the larger professional community.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• A Professional Degree in Architecture
• At least 5 years of college level teaching experience
• Professional and/or academic achievement in architecture and/or the fields taught in the department and recognized standing in the field as demonstrated by architectural work, publications and/or research

Preferred:

• Advanced studies in architecture or any of the fields taught in the department (inclusive of an M.Arch, MLA, post-professional Master's degree, or a Ph.D. in an architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field)
• Professional licensure
• Academic leadership experience

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions: Applications will be reviewed beginning on January 5th, 2025, and
continuing until the position is filled.

Please submit:

• Statement of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• A portfolio of professional work/personal design work and research samples. Please
• compile your images into a single PDF containing up to 20 pages max with a total file size not to exceed 20MB.
• A reflection on the role of diversity, inclusion, and equity in the work of the candidate
• and/or how these topics may affect the disciplines represented in the department.

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.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

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