It's not every day you come across job ads for positions like university deans, but this week there have been two new searches advertised on Archinect Jobs.

The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, is currently seeking a new Dean of the School of Architecture. They are looking for someone "who can advance the mission and to build upon the School’s unique qualities that provide a competitive advantage among Schools of Architecture." As with most positions of this stature, the university envisions hiring an individual accomplished in academia, with experience leading a school of architecture and/or design, however, applicants coming from a professional practice background, who value academic teaching and research will also be considered for the position. 

In 2014 Elizabeth K. Meyer was named dean of the University of Virginia, followed by Ila Berman in 2016. For more information about this opportunity view the job ad for full details. 

Meanwhile, at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, a search is underway for a new Dean of the College of Architecture + Design. This selected candidate would take the position of chief academic and administrative officer of the college and must become familiar with the complexities and opportunities associated with the status of a public land-grant institution. They're seeking a creative leader capable of addressing current issues of DEI, with exceptional scholarly and/or professional experience. For more information about this opportunity view the job ad for full details.