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The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) at Cornell University invites applications for the position of full-time department chairperson. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished and ambitious person to provide collaborative leadership for the department. Architecture at Cornell has a long and distinguished record of influential scholarship, creative practice, and pedagogical innovation, and is committed to building an exciting and critical future in these areas. While remaining true to its longstanding strengths and to the ongoing development of its professional and research degree programs, the department is firmly committed to addressing the multiple challenges currently facing the field/discipline, including diversity and inclusion, social equity, environmental sustainability, and public health and safety. 

Aspirations and Vision

The department is particularly interested in candidates who can provide intellectual and pedagogical leadership, and a vision of architectural practice and research that strengthens our program's involvement with emerging challenges in the built environment. In this context, there is opportunity to strengthen Cornell Architecture's presence and connection to outside institutions and practices, and to foster national and global collaborations that augment our existing programs in New York City and Rome. The department is also interested in candidates whose vision stimulates innovative relationships with other disciplines at Cornell, including Art, and City and Regional Planning within AAP.

The successful candidate will strengthen our graduate programs and long-standing B.Arch. program, while building on new program initiatives. The department is interested in candidates who are attuned to the rapidly changing nature of design practice and the drivers behind this change; who embrace innovative methods for conducting research in architecture; support creative design and scholarly research at all levels; attend to junior faculty development; and expand outreach and collaboration in ways that help our students continue to be leaders within this ever-changing field.

Over the next few years the incoming department chair will play a significant role in faculty renewal. Working in partnership with the college dean, the department faculty, program directors, and students, the new chair will have a leading role in hiring faculty to replace those who are retiring. Short-term visiting faculty hiring is also a significant responsibility of the position.

The Context

Situated within a world-class research university, the Department of Architecture is home to two top-ranked, internationally-renowned professional degree programs (B.Arch. and M.Arch.), as well as research-focused and post-professional Masters degrees in Advanced Architectural Design (M.S. AAD), Matter Design Computation (M.S. MDC), and Computer Graphics (M.S. CG), and a Ph.D. in the History of Architecture and Urban Development (HAUD). The approximately 425 students in the department come from all over the country and the world, creating a remarkably diverse and intellectually stimulating academic environment. The department currently has 25 tenured/tenure-track/professor-of-the-practice faculty with roughly an equal number of visiting faculty from emerging and/or established practices, or who are internationally distinguished scholars in the field.

The department's center of operations is in Ithaca NY, where the resources and opportunities for innovative and interdisciplinary collaborations across both the college and the university are extensive. Physical facilities for Architecture are contained within three interconnected buildings situated on the campus's Arts Quad: historic Sibley Hall, the OMA-designed Milstein Hall, and the recently renovated Rand Hall containing the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library and state-of-the-art Material Practices workshop facilities.

The department also has fully integrated academic programs with facilities in New York City and Rome. In New York, interactions with Cornell Tech master's degree programs are growing quickly, and our extensive alumni connections in the city also greatly enrich the academic program. The reach and engagement of the department's students, faculty, academic programs, research initiatives, and alumni connections alike go well beyond NYC and Rome, and every semester there are changing strategic engagement initiatives in various locations and cultural contexts around the globe.

Candidate Qualifications

Desirable qualifications for this position include: a record of distinction in teaching; a record of exceptional professional practice and/or creative research work and scholarship; experience in academic administration; and a national/global perspective on architectural education, practice, research, and scholarship. The candidate should have a breadth of knowledge and diversity of interests in the field, including but not limited to, emerging technologies, ethical and humanistic concerns related to technology and design, architecture in contemporary global cities, sustainable material innovations and fabrication techniques, and how diversity, inclusion and social equity objectives are addressed through architectural design and research. A professional bachelor's or master's degree in the field of architecture and/or a Ph.D. in the field of architecture or in a related field is required. Overall qualifications must be commensurate with the requirements for a tenured faculty position at Cornell University.

The candidate must demonstrate leadership and the ability to work effectively in partnership with others. At Cornell, the department chair collaborates with the college dean in leading the department's academic mission and operations as well as its involvement with broader college and university initiatives. The chair also works strategically to establish departmental priorities and manage the complexity and interconnectedness of its various degree programs, while working effectively and inclusively with the department's various program directors, faculty, students, and staff.

Application Process

Interested individuals should submit the following items through the university's online application tool.

• A letter of interest specifying how the candidate’s skills and experiences align with the required qualifications and search objectives
• An abbreviated CV that highlights notable achievements
• The names and contact information for five references. (References’ information must be provided at the time of application, but these people will not be contacted without notifying the applicant in advance.)
• A Teaching Statement
• A Research/Creative Work Statement
• A Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (maximum of one page) that outlines your past, present, and/or future aspirations to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity in your career as a researcher and educator, and/or convey how you see these commitments materializing as a faculty member at Cornell. Read more about the University's required statement on contributions to diversity.
• A selection of up to 10 (total) pieces of creative design work, research and scholarly production, exhibitions, course/studio syllabi, and documentation

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2020, and will be accepted until the position is filled. The new department chair appointment will begin July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will undergo an expedited review process for indefinite tenure as a departmental faculty member at the associate or full professor level; whereas the appointment to the chair position is for 3 years with the possibility of being renewed for an additional 3-year term.

The Department of Architecture and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

For questions and additional information, please contact:
Chair Search Committee
Department of Architecture
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
139 East Sibley Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-7301
(607) 255-9110
aap_associatedean@cornell.edu

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The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in architectural design.

Architecture at Cornell dates back to the founding of the institution; it is one of the oldest programs of its kind and has a long and distinguished tradition of design, scholarship, and teaching. Degree programs in the department include a professional bachelor of architecture (B.Arch.); a professional master of architecture (M.Arch.); a post-professional master of science (M.S.) in advanced architectural design; M.S. degrees in computer graphics and matter design computation; and a Ph.D. in the history of architecture and urban development. The new M.S. degree in matter design computation and state-of-the-art facilities — including the OMA designed Milstein Hall and the recently completed Mui Ho Fine Arts Library — reflect both a continuing commitment to excellence and an ongoing renewal of architectural education at Cornell. Cornell architecture students and faculty have opportunities to take advantage of the Rand Hall Fabrication Shop, a world-renowned library collection, and participate in an expanded global footprint that includes AAP NYC, Cornell Tech, and Cornell in Rome.

Candidate qualifications must include evidence of exceptional strength in architectural design studio teaching as well as in practice and/or research work related to design. We seek creative and innovative candidates who will generously enrich and expand the intellectual life of the department through their character, research, scholarship, teaching, and through their engagement with students, colleagues, and the community. Candidates should have focused interests and demonstrable expertise that engage contemporary practices as well as the ability to engage in the full breadth of the architecture curriculum. Areas of expertise might both broaden and/or deepen one or more of the following areas: urbanism, discourse & culture, digital fabrication & material research, design ecology & climate change, computational methodologies & structure, design & technology, and representational tactics & new media. Successful candidates should be interested in pursuing interdisciplinary collaboration across the department, college, or university — through labs, centers, critical practices, or individual collaborations across Cornell and beyond.

A professional bachelor's or master's degree in the field of architecture is required. Responsibilities will include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, research, advising, and service.

Required application materials: (online only)

• One-page letter of application including a brief statement outlining teaching and practice/research objectives
• Curriculum Vitae
• One portfolio of design practice, pedagogical materials, and student work
• List of three references with telephone and mailing/email addresses
• A statement on diversity and inclusion (maximum of one page). Outline your past, present, and/or future aspirations to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity in your career as a researcher and educator, and/or convey how you see these commitments materializing as a faculty member at Cornell. Visit the following website for more information on our required statement on contributions to diversity: https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/

The Department of Architecture and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

All applicants should submit these materials using the university's online application tool at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17543 (please note that any hardcopy application materials will not be returned).

Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2021. 

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The Department of Architecture at Cornell University invites applicants for a full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position for a three-year renewable appointment with an intended start date of July 1, 2021. Renewal is contingent upon performance reviews, the ongoing need for the position, and the availability of funding.

Architecture at Cornell dates back to the founding of the institution; it is one of the oldest programs of its kind and has a long and distinguished tradition of design, scholarship, and teaching. Degree programs in the department include a professional bachelor of architecture (B.Arch.); a professional master of architecture (M.Arch.); a post-professional master of science (M.S.) in advanced architectural design; M.S. degrees in computer graphics and matter design computation; and a Ph.D. in the history of architecture and urban development. The new M.S. degree in matter design computation and state-of-the-art facilities — including the OMA designed Milstein Hall and the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library — reflect both a continuing commitment to excellence and an ongoing renewal of architectural education at Cornell.

The positions of lecturer and senior lecturer are primarily, if not entirely, teaching positions. Requirements of the position include the ability to teach design studios across both core and advanced levels of the B.Arch., M.Arch. and M.S.AAD programs, as well as required courses and elective seminars in at least one or more of the following areas: Visual Representation, Architecture History and Theory, Emerging Technology, Building Technology, Urbanism, Environmental Systems and Sustainability. Responsibilities also include curriculum development, advising, and service.

A professional bachelor's or master's degree in the field of architecture is required for this position, in addition to experience in teaching architectural design, a sustained body of critical practice and research, and a commitment to contributing to the cultural, intellectual, and creative discourse of the department.

All applicants should submit a one page statement of intent, curriculum vitae, portfolio (to include both practice, pedagogy, and samples of student work), a proposed core and or advanced studio syllabus and a proposed seminar/lecture course syllabus, list of three references, and a statement on diversity and inclusion (maximum of one page) that outlines your past, present, and/or future aspirations to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity in your career as an architect and educator, and/or convey how you see these commitments materializing as a faculty member at Cornell. Visit the following website for more information on our required statement on contributions to diversity: https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/

The Department of Architecture and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

All applicants should submit these materials using the university's online application tool at:  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17557 (please note that any hardcopy application materials will not be returned).

Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2021.

Read more about the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Architectural Design position.

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The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University invites applications for Professor of the Practice, a non-tenure track, renewable 3–5 year appointment. Architecture at Cornell dates back to the founding of the institution; it is one of the oldest programs of its kind and has a long and distinguished tradition of design, scholarship, and teaching. Degree programs in the Department include a professional B.Arch.; a professional M.Arch.; a post-professional M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design (M.S. AAD); M.S. degrees in Computer Graphics and in Matter Design Computation; and a Ph.D. in the history of architecture and urban development. The new M.S. degree in Matter Design Computation and state of the art facilities, which include the recently-opened Milstein Hall designed by OMA and the Fine Arts Library, reflect both a continuing commitment to design excellence and innovation as well as an ongoing renewal of architectural education at Cornell.

The department is seeking candidates whose practice and body of built work advances contemporary architecture in the field and the academy. Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to collaborative engagement and the advancement of creative exchange in an urban context are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to articulate the discursive contributions of their practice in their body of work and must demonstrate excellence through national and international awards and honors, as well as publications.

The Professor of the Practice's teaching responsibilities will be primarily concerned with the department’s New York City programs and will be based at our college’s AAP New York City facility. In consultation with the department chair, the Professor of the Practice will have the responsibility for developing and offering design studios, lectures, and elective seminars at both professional bachelor's and master's levels.

While this position does not carry a research expectation, critical practice, and scholarship activity are highly desirable. Professors of the Practice must maintain an active relationship to practice/research/creative work and are expected to share their expertise and experience with students and faculty to advance the mission of the department. The ideal candidate for a Professor of the Practice position should possess graduate and/or professional degrees in the field of architecture.

Required Application Materials: (digital preferred)

• Brief cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Concise statement describing areas of expertise, approach to pedagogy, and brief descriptions of possible studios and Elective seminars
• One portfolio of design practice, pedagogical materials, and student work
• List of three references with telephone numbers and mailing/email addresses (references will only be contacted later in the search process and only with the permission of the applicant)
• Cornell is committed to hiring faculty who share its historical commitment to educating and pursuing knowledge for any person in any study.  We require that every applicant for an academic appointment provide a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  This statement offers candidates an opportunity to describe their potential contributions to diversity and inclusion at Cornell and our legacy of "… any person … any study."

We require that every applicant for an academic appointment provide a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This statement offers candidates an opportunity to describe their potential contributions to diversity and inclusion at Cornell and our legacy of  "… any person … any study."

Review of applications will begin on February 24, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2020, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications.

Read more about the Professor of the Practice in Architecture position.

Learn more about The Department of Architecture.

The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University invites applications for visiting faculty term positions beginning in fall 2020.

Architecture at Cornell dates back to the founding of the institution; it is one of the oldest programs of its kind and has a long and distinguished tradition of design, scholarship, and teaching. Degree programs in the Department include a professional B.Arch.; a professional M.Arch.; a post-professional M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design (M.S. AAD); M.S. degrees in Computer Graphics and in Matter Design Computation; and a Ph.D. in the history of architecture and urban development. The new M.S. degree in Matter Design Computation and state of the art facilities, which include the recently-opened Milstein Hall designed by OMA and the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library, reflect both a continuing commitment to design excellence and innovation as well as an ongoing renewal of architectural education at Cornell.

The duration of the visiting appointments will typically be for one semester or two semesters but may be up to three years, depending on the qualifications and interests of the candidates as well as the department’s academic needs.

Applicants for the visiting faculty positions should possess a strong teaching record, graduate and/or professional degrees in architecture or associated fields, evidence of significant research and creative work in design and contemporary practice, and expertise in one or more of the following fields of investigation:  architectural theory, urbanism, sustainability and environmental systems, digital media, and emergent technologies.

Required Application Materials: (digital preferred)

• Brief cover letter including a concise statement describing areas of expertise, research focus and objectives, and approach to pedagogy
• Brief description of possible elective seminars
• Curriculum Vitae
• One portfolio of design practice and/or scholarship, pedagogical materials, and student work
• List of three references with telephone numbers and mailing/email addresses

Cornell is committed to hiring faculty who share its historical commitment to educating and pursuing knowledge for any person in any study.  We require that every applicant for an academic appointment provide a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  This statement offers candidates an opportunity to describe their potential contributions to diversity and inclusion at Cornell and our legacy of "… any person … any study."

Read more about the Visiting Faculty in Architecture position.

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The department offers both B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees with a strong liberal arts component and enjoys a close relationship with Cornell's Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art and diverse academic units across the university. Art faculty and students have access to substantial production facilities in the college as well as to the resources of a major research university. The department also offers semester-long undergraduate programs in both New York City and Rome.

The Department of Art has recently implemented significant curricular changes aimed at further encouraging the cross-disciplinary practices among our students and faculty. It is the vitality of such linkages that provide the Department of Art at Cornell with its ambitions and inspiration to create an environment where the artistic output of its students and faculty have lasting effect in the world.

We seek an accomplished and recognized artist, curator, and/or critical practitioner who will welcome the opportunity to further empower our community in their research and practice. The successful candidate should have considerable experience in visionary and collaborative leadership and advocacy within the academic setting. With a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the chairperson will have the opportunity to lead and inspire the department's development, evolution, and pedagogy. Our department is committed to the conviction that — with its intertwined intellectual, cultural, and material aspects — an art practice can provide an exemplary model for a liberatory, inclusive, and holistic education.

The chair is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the department’s academic programs, budgets, and facilities, working with the department manager to ensure a workplace that is supportive of faculty, staff, and students. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the chair works in close collaboration with the college dean as well as with the program directors and the department faculty. Other responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, developing topical seminars, and participating in related departmental and university service such as admissions, curriculum development, student advising, and recruiting and mentoring junior faculty.

The position requires a master of fine arts or other terminal degree in a related field. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested individuals should submit the following items through the university's online application tool at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17628

• A letter of interest (that includes a discussion of the candidate’s academic leadership, philosophy and ambitions for art education, research interests, and teaching experience)
• A curriculum vitae
• Work samples or links
• A list of three references with telephone numbers as well as mail and email addresses; these references will be contacted only for the later stages of the search and with the applicant's permission
• Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (maximum of one page) that outlines your past, present, and/or future aspirations to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity in your career as a researcher and educator, and/or convey how you see these commitments materializing as a faculty member at Cornell. Visit the below website for more information on this required statement on contributions to diversity: facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/

The deadline to apply is January 4, 2021. The new department chair appointment will begin July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will undergo an expedited review process for indefinite tenure as a departmental faculty member at the associate or full professor level; whereas the appointment to the chair position is for 3 years with the possibility of being renewed for an additional three-year term. 

AAP is committed to an inclusive and diverse community and an open learning environment that is free from bias. We embrace creative and analytic practices that challenge preconceptions and prejudice. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Read more about the Department Chair, Associate/Full Professor in Art position.

Learn more about The Department of Art.

The Department of City and Regional Planning (CRP) in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning at Cornell University invites applications for a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as the Department Chair for a renewable three-year term, to be appointed at the associate or full professor level. Areas of specialization are open. The faculty in CRP are committed to teaching and scholarship that values diversity, equity, social justice, environmental sustainability and furthers these values in the planning, design, and governance of cities. 

The next Chairperson will be an internationally known scholar with the ability to be strategic about CRP's future opportunities, who can build on the record for scholarly and professional excellence that CRP has established since its inception more than 80 years ago. We seek a scholar and administrative leader committed to supporting innovative research and scholarship, engaged learning and community outreach, professional excellence and service, and who is supportive of partnerships and collaborative work both inside and outside the college and university. The qualifications of the candidate should be consistent with a tenured appointment at the level of an associate or full professor, with a Ph.D. in urban planning or a related field.

The Chair is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the department’s academic programs and budgets and working with the department’s administrative manager to ensure a workplace that is supportive of faculty, staff, and students. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the chair will work in close collaboration with the department faculty and the college dean. The ideal candidate will help create an environment of collaboration, transparency, and shared governance. 

CRP is a top-ranked planning department with a full-time faculty of 17. Our faculty ranks among the top in the country for scholarly productivity and influence, with pre-eminence in many areas, including regional development, land-use and environmental dynamics, international development, historic preservation, and urban history. The new chair will lead a Department of City and Regional Planning that draws students from across the U.S. and the world. Our students earn: a Bachelor of Science in the liberal-arts Urban and Regional Studies program; a professional Master of Regional Planning; a Master of Arts in the Historic Preservation Planning Program; a Master in Regional Science; a Masters in the Baker Program in Real Estate; and Ph.D. degrees in City and Regional Planning and Regional Science. While the principal locus of academic and administrative activity is in Ithaca, NY, the Department has innovative study programs in Rome and New York City. 

CRP also offers students and faculty exciting research and professional opportunities in collaboration with Cornell's Atkinson Center for Sustainable Futures, the Einaudi Center for International Studies, Engaged Cornell, Center for the Study of Inequality, and the Public Service Center, among other multi-disciplinary venues. The Chair will play a key role in campus-wide initiatives related to environmental sustainability, international development, data analysis, public policy and the social sciences. 

Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Cornell is committed to hiring faculty who share its historical commitment to educating and pursuing knowledge for any person in any study. We require that every applicant for an academic appointment provide a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This statement offers candidates an opportunity to describe their potential contributions to diversity and inclusion at Cornell and our legacy of "… any person … any study."

Application Process 
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest (that includes a discussion of the candidate’s academic leadership, scholarly and research interests, and teaching experience); curriculum vitae; and Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion using the university's online application tool: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17287.  Nominations and applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2021 and will be accepted until the position is filled. The department chair appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will undergo an expedited review process for indefinite tenure as a departmental faculty member at the associate or full professor level; whereas the appointment to the chair position is for 3 years with the possibility of being renewed for an additional 3-year term. 

For questions and additional information, please contact:

CRP Chair Search Committee
Department of City and Regional Planning
crpsearch@cornell.edu

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Learn more about Cornell, the department, and CRP students, alumni, and faculty.