Faculty Non-Tenure Track-12 Mo - Director for the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (NTT or TT)

Company: Kent State University
Location: Kent
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title:Faculty Non-Tenure Track-12 MoPhysical Location:Cleveland Urban Design CenterSalary:Competitive, commensurate with experienceBasic Function:The CUDC is Kent State University's urban research and community design practice, nationally recognized for its dedication to excellence in research, public service, community engagement, and graduate teaching. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) at Kent State University, the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC) Director will play a key role in helping envision future, forward-thinking directions for the collaborative's work. Located in Downtown Cleveland's Playhouse District, the CUDC shares facilities with Kent State's Graduate Design programs in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and Architecture (with Urban Emphasis). The Director role is a full-time (12-month) Non-Tenure (NTT) or Tenure (TT) track appointment with a primary focus on directing the center. Teaching in the Masters of Urban Design and/or Master of Landscape Architecture programs is an important, but secondary activity.Additional Basic Function - if applicable:About Kent State University and the CAED: Kent State's vision is to be a community of change agents with a collective commitment to impactful learning. The CAED is dedicated to advancing excellence in all areas relating to the design and construction of the built environment and to educating a generation prepared to lead in a rapidly changing world. Our hiring strategy emphasizes scholarly research, emerging technologies, and advancing professional disciplines related to the built environment.CAED programs include Construction Management, Healthcare Design, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Architecture (both professional and non-professional), and a Research Master's in Architecture and Environmental Design. The CAED's 40 full-time faculty and administrators, and nearly 1300 students, occupy four primary locations, including the LEED Platinum John Elliot Center for Architecture and Design in Kent, the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative in Cleveland's Playhouse Square, the renovated Beall Hall in Kent, and the Palazzo Vettori in Florence, Italy.Our students have access to exceptional facilities, including the Library, Lighting Lab, Fabrication Lab (FabLab), Robotically Augmented Design Lab (RadLAB), and Materials Library. We benefit from resources like the Design Innovation Initiative (DI Hub), The College of Aeronautics and Engineering, the Advanced Materials Institute, and the Environmental Science and Design Institute. Cross-disciplinary research opportunities include collaborations with regional industries, design professionals, and civic partners.Located in the Cleveland/Akron metro area, with easy access to New York, Boston, and Chicago, our region boasts world-class art museums, parks, universities, restaurants, theaters, music venues, and cinemas. Recent notable buildings and landscapes include works by Pascale Sablan, Coop Himmelb(l)au, Foster and Partners, James Corner, Frank Gehry, Farshid Moussavi, Laurie Olin, Stanley Saitowitz, and Rafael Vi--oly.For more information, visit: , , and .Examples of Duties:We seek a visionary leader to identify research opportunities related to urban futures, anticipate emerging trends, and strengthen the connection between the CUDC's mission and the work of CAED and Kent State researchers. Responsibilities include administration, project management, grant writing, research, staff oversight (currently 2.5 - 3 FTE), and supervising graduate research assistants. The director will advance the CUDC's research mission by securing grants, engaging with the community, and fostering partnerships with faculty and graduate programs. They will oversee community-centered initiatives and collaborate with staff, faculty, and partners to lead research, practice, and outreach efforts. The director will also teach in the co-located graduate programs and supervise graduate student research, providing opportunities for applied research and design projects.Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, or planning.
• Proven track record of securing and executing grants and contracts; responsible for external funding to support center operations.
• Expertise in leading professional projects focused on community design, planning, development, and engagement.
• Experience collaborating with diverse partners, including government agencies, organizations, and communities.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management skills.
• Ability to contribute to research topics aligned with the CUDC's mission, such as community development, sustainability, and environmental planning.
• Experience in academic teaching and/or published research.Preferred Qualifications:To be specified based on candidate profile.Assessments:Knowledge, skills, and abilities marked with an asterisk (*) will require assessments.Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:Light work involving exertion of up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently. Ability to communicate effectively and travel as needed.Working Schedule:Standard academic schedule, with flexibility as required.Additional Information:Applicants must complete an online application at (search for position 998200) and submit a CV, letter of interest, references, and relevant materials. Review begins April 7, 2025, extended to April 15, 2025, with a Summer 2025 start expected.Contact:Questions: Professor Steve Rugare, Additional Notes:Kent State University values diversity and inclusivity. The university is smoke- and tobacco-free campus.Disclaimer:This description outlines general duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. The university reserves the right to modify job duties and requirements as needed.
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