Associate/Full Professor - Director for School of Built Environment

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: BGSU02063
Division: College of Engineering and Innovation
Department: School of Built Environment - Faculty
Opening Date: 10/23/2026

Summary
The College of Engineering and Innovation (CEI) at Bowling Green State University invites applications for the position of Director of the School of the Built Environment for appointment at the tenured Associate or Full Professor level. Given that the School comprises two growing departments - Architecture and Environmental Design, and Construction Management - the Director should recognize and value the distinct strengths of each discipline while continuing to cultivate collaboration and synergy across them. We seek a leader who strengthens our values of collegiality, trust, respect, and collaboration. The position has an expected start date of July 1, 2027.
Essential Functions
The School Director is the chief academic and administrative officer of the SBE and reports to the Dean of CEI. The Director oversees the School's programs, faculty, staff, and operations. S/he also represents the SBE to the University, industry, and profession. The Director leads the School in accreditation, program growth, faculty and student recruitment, fundraising and sponsored research, industry partnerships, and facilities, while advancing the vision, mission, and core values of the SBE and CEI.
The duties and responsibilities of the director include to:

• Provide academic leadership for the faculty and staff of the School, fostering excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the University and community
• Implement the strategic plans of the University and the CEI within the School
• Build on the strengths of the two integrated departments
• Lead the School's accreditation processes; i.e., maintaining NAAB accreditation for Architecture and ACCE accreditation for Construction Management;
• Lead student recruitment and retention across undergraduate and graduate programs in collaboration with University and College admissions and recruitment staff;
• Develop and sustain partnerships with industry and engage alumni as mentors, advisors, employers, and supporters of the School;
• Lead fundraising in collaboration with University Advancement, cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors, and to pursue sponsored research and other external funding while supporting faculty in securing grants and industry sponsorship;
• Lead the development of curricula and programs of instruction in collaboration with SBE faculty and the departments
• Supervise the graduate programs and develop new programs as needed;
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, tenure and promotion, reappointment, and dismissal of faculty and staff, and to organize the administrative structure of the School, assigning faculty and staff functions; and
• Serve as the fiscal officer of the School, allocating resources to the departments, monitoring operating and personnel budgets, and supervising the use of facilities, equipment, and supplies, including the development of laboratory and studio space.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree or an equivalent terminal professional degree in architecture; or, a PhD degree in architecture, construction management, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) field

• Outstanding teaching, research, and service credentials commensurate with the rank of tenured associate or full professor
• Experience in managing budgets
• Academic administrative experience

Preferred qualifications:

• At least three years of distinguished professional experience in architecture, construction management, or a related field beyond academic work
• Demonstrated record of building a collaborative culture among faculty, staff, and students
• Proven record of effective leadership and administrative skills
• A demonstrated and outstanding working knowledge of architectural and/or construction management practices in the United States
• Registered as a licensed architect or Engineer in a US jurisdiction
• A passion and willingness to teach in an area of expertise, if necessary, and discuss pedagogical strategies
• Experience with leading NAAB or ACCE accreditation processes (or similar)

Additional Information
Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Statement of leadership philosophy with specific examples of the candidate's work with faculty, staff, students, administration, and external partners
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Recommended, but not required: a portfolio documenting professional experience

Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires a finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline

Open until filled.
Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information

Contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs: Ben Burghart, ; and Yong Huang, You may also contact the School of the Built Environment at
Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.