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Head of the Department of Architecture
College of Architecture, Art and Design
American University of Sharjah
The College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) seeks applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Architecture. CAAD has established a reputation as a leader in design education in the region. Our graduates regularly continue their studies at top universities worldwide and have established themselves as key contributors to design and creative industries across the region. AUS has been ranked among the top 150 programs globally in the Architecture/Built Environment discipline by QS World University Subject Rankings.
The Head leads a department of 24 faculty members and 350 undergraduate students. The department offers the five-year Bachelor of Architecture and the four-year Bachelor of Interior Design. Undergraduate students in CAAD begin their studies in a Foundation Year and are taught by department faculty. Some department faculty teach in CAAD s Master of Urban Planning program. Samples of student work can be found at Department of Architecture - Student work .
CAAD promotes a culture of design through making, including design-build studios backed by extensive fabrication facilities in CAAD Labs that cover the spectrum of making from clay to new materials and techniques that comprehensively span all mechanical and digital fabrication as well as photography, video, sound and printmaking.
Reporting to the Dean and assisted by a dedicated administrative staff member, the Head is responsible for effectively managing human, fiscal and physical resources. The Head supports the strategic vision for each program; provides oversight over curriculum, personnel and budget; and is responsible for applying university rules and procedures.
The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in architecture typically a Master of Architecture (or equivalent) or interior design typically an MFA, MID, MA (or equivalent) along with relevant academic and professional experience, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, preferably within the North American model of studio-based design education with a liberal arts core. Licensure is desirable when applicable. The Head must have demonstrated the capacity for academic leadership.
In addition to administering the department, the Head teaches nine credit hours a year, engages in scholarship, and engages in service to the college, university and community.
This is a twelve-month appointment, and the initial term is for three years. AUS offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and a benefits package that includes free housing, contributions to health insurance and education expenses for dependent children, return airfare at the beginning and end of the period of service, and a generous retirement contribution. For more information about working at

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