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The University of Oklahoma invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Architecture.  The ideal candidate should have prominent stature in a field related to the built and virtual environments in harmony with the natural environment, and the ability to inspire leadership in a multidisciplinary academic setting with the creative vision, integrity, and passion to lead the College of Architecture in the pursuit of excellence.

We seek a person who sees in the diversity of our students and faculty a unique opportunity to inspire greatness in future generations of architects, interior designers, constructors, landscape architects, and city and regional planners. As Chief Executive of the College, the Dean should have the following qualities and credentials:

•        appropriate academic and professional credentials, including an outstanding record of achievement, sufficient for appointment as Full Professor with tenure  in the College

•        a strong commitment to and understanding of excellence in undergraduate education, graduate education, scholarly research, and creative activities typifying the various programs in the College

•        proven leadership, managerial, and administrative abilities in professional and academic settings that would enhance existing collegial relationships among the faculty, staff and students within the College, as well as relationships with the University, and with the national and international community of constituents

•        the ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships within the College, the University, the State, the community, and among alumni, practicing professionals, and their professional organizations

•        capacity to procure resources that support College activities including fundraising

•        a focus on the future of the AEC Industry with an understanding of rapidly-evolving technologies and business relationships involved

In Norman, Oklahoma, the College of Architecture has programs in Architecture, Construction Science, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Regional and City Planning.  In Tulsa, Oklahoma the College, has its graduate Urban Design Studio.  The College has 42 full and part-time faculty with an enrollment of 770 undergraduate students and 105 graduate students.  Beginning in June, ‘08, construction will commence on a fully-funded $26 million renovation and addition to Gould Hall, the home of the college on the University Norman campus.

 The University of Oklahoma is a com­prehensive research University offering a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs and extensive continuing education and public service programs. Its 2,000-acre Norman campus houses 15 colleges with approximately 1300 faculty serving 26,000 students. Norman, located seventeen miles south of Oklahoma City, has a population of 103,000 (est), making it the third-largest community in Oklahoma, and is known for its quality of life and affordability.

Initial screening of candidates will begin on March 15, 2008 and the search will continue until the posi­tion is filled. The position is available as early as 1 July 2008.  Candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest and  a detailed resume. Following initial screening, a professional portfolio clearly depicting applicant’s professional achievements may be requested. 

All applications and nominations are to be directed to: R. William Funk & Associates, Architecture Dean Search for University of Oklahoma, 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200, Dallas, TX  75205, Fax: 214/295-3312.  Application materials may also be submitted electronically to: krisha.creal@rwilliamfunk.com.

The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer