Dean, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation

University of Maryland, College Park

The University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (http://www.arch.umd.edu ). A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the flagship of the University System of Maryland, the University is located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor within nine miles of the nations capital. The University ranks among the top 20 public universities, with nationally-ranked programs and innovative undergraduate programs.

The Dean is expected to play a major leadership role in advancing the best standards of Architecture, Urban Planning, Preservation, and Real Estate. This includes serious engagement with regional, national and international organizations in each of those disciplines. The Dean is expected to provide dynamic leadership and demonstrate a commitment to achieving excellence in teaching, creative work, research, service to the community and profession, strategic planning, dedication to fostering the goals of diversity and affirmative action, success in fundraising and an ability to lead a complex organization. The Dean must demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in Architecture, Planning, Preservation, and Real Estate education and must possess the ability to anticipate and address future challenges and opportunities. Qualified applicants must merit appointment at the Professor rank and have successful administrative experience. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The appointment date is open.

For application requirements and the complete position description, please go to: http://www.uhr.umd.edu/ . Please send applications to: Sandy Davis, Staff Assistant to the Provost, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation Dean Search Coordinator, 1119 Main Administration Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-5031 or electronically to sandyd@umd.edu .

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.