Position Summary

The University of New Mexico seeks to hire an exceptional candidate for the position of Chair of Architecture in the School of Architecture & Planning. The position will remain open until filled. The effective start date for this appointment, with the rank of Professor with tenure, is August 2027. The date of best consideration for applications is January 15, 2027; the position will remain open until filled.

The School of Architecture & Planning is home to the Architecture, Community and Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture departments, and it is the only institution of higher education in the state of New Mexico offering professionally accredited degrees in architecture, planning, and landscape architecture. The three academic programs in the School promote interdisciplinary teaching and learning. The School also offers graduate certificates in Historic Preservation & Regionalism, Indigenous Planning and Urban Innovation.

Boasting numerous national and international student and faculty awards, the Architecture Department offers the Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Master of Science in Architecture degree programs. Areas of emphasis are building and urban design, design of healthy communities, design in arid environments, and indigenous and regional design. The Architecture program currently has 16 full-time faculty members, 15 part-time faculty, over 300 undergraduate students and over 70 graduate students.

We are seeking an individual to provide dynamic and innovative leadership for sustaining excellence in teaching, research, and outreach activities in the Architecture Department; to advance the Architecture Department through its next levels of growth, development, and national ranking, including in the teaching and promotion of design excellence. We are seeking an individual who will encourage and support interdisciplinary and inter-departmental research and teaching, who will build on the program’s existing strengths and areas of focus, committed to working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Vision and coordination in planning, developing, and implementing an agenda of excellence for the school
• Leadership in recruiting and fostering academic growth in research and professional development of faculty, staff, and students
• Administration of the program’s faculty, staff, and students, as well as its curricula and various degree offerings, and its physical and financial resources
• Leadership in promoting visibility and marketing the program regionally, nationally, and internationally
• Working with the Dean’s office to foster the development of contracts, grants, donations, and other external support for the department
• Actively teaching in the Architecture Department
• Creating support structures for faculty at various ranks, particularly junior faculty
• Collaborating and engaging with the School’s department chairs, center directors as well as local and regional professional communities.

The University of New Mexico is a Carnegie-designated Research 1 university and is the nation’s only flagship state university that is also a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UNM is one of only a dozen HSI’s in the U.S. that are also classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a R1: Doctoral Universities with very high research activity. UNM is also one among 368 colleges and universities recognized by Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement Classification.

New Mexico has a rich and varied culture, and applicants from all groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An accredited professional degree in Architecture, including a Master of Architecture degree or equivalent graduate professional degree in Architecture.
• Currently holds the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor with experience commensurate with that of a Full Professor with 6 or more years at that rank.
• Academic administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate/Ph.D and/or licensure in Architecture
• Peer recognized achievements in academic and professional realms, including excellence demonstrated with national and/or international recognition.
• Demonstration of outstanding achievement in teaching in higher education as well as practice and/or research.
• Specialization within the field of architecture or related discipline, demonstrated with a Ph.D., architecture licensure, research, and/or significant contributions to the field.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching design studios, large lecture courses, and/or seminars at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, building professional and/or philanthropic support. Experience in engaging alumni and building community partnerships.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants will submit the following documents through UNMJobs: 1. A one-page letter of interest including qualifications related to the position responsibilities as stated above. 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. List of 4 references including name, title, telephone number, and email address. 4. A statement, no more than four pages total, addressing each of the following: a. academic and research interests b. leadership and management philosophy c. pedagogical approach to undergraduate and graduate level education and research in Architecture d. applicant’s vision for the future of the Architecture Department 5. A digital portfolio of selected design and/or research projects. This must include significant excerpts of articles, books, and/or design work. Send portfolio in PDF format (20 pages-50 MB maximum).

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 1/15/2027. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.