Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning Department Chair at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position Title: Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning Department Chair

Department: College: College of Architecture, Art and Construction

Location: Clemson, SC

Open Date: Oct 04, 2024

Description

The Nieri Department of Construction, Development, and Planning at Clemson University invites applications for the position of Department Chair, a tenure-line position with a preferred start date of July 1, 2025. We seek a visionary and strategic leader with a proven track record of academic and professional excellence in the fields of construction and real estate development. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Architecture, Art & Construction, the successful candidate will be responsible for advancing the department’s mission, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving innovation in research, teaching, and service.

About the Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning (NCDP):

Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning is considered one of the nation’s top construction education programs. Its undergraduate and graduate programs attract quality students from throughout the world. The department currently serves approximately 350 students with more than 25 faculty and includes undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Construction Science and Management (BS CSM, MCSM and PhD CSM) and a Master’s degree program in Real Estate Development (MRED), which is located in Greenville, South Carolina – just 30 mins from the main campus.

The construction and real estate development industries heavily support the department, with a corporate partners program with over 100 members and an advisory board in real estate development. These entities help ensure the continuing quality of education the students receive, to provide professional development opportunities for faculty, and enhance the Department’s continuous collaboration with the construction and real estate development industries.

About the College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC):

The newly formed College of Architecture, Art and Construction’s (CAAC) portfolio consists of the School of Architecture, the Department of Art, and the Nieri Department of Construction, Development, and Planning. With its five undergraduate majors and ten graduate programs as well as nine centers and institutes, the college aims to prepare over 900 undergraduates and 300 graduate students to transform, enhance and sustain the built environment and to excel in their fields by combining practical knowledge with hands-on experiential learning. Supported by the outdoor Experiential Learning Yard and Fluid Campus® in Genoa, Italy, Barcelona, Spain, and Charleston, South Carolina, students learn how to translate their education into lifelong success.

About Clemson University:

Clemson University, one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, enrolls 27,341 students across the State of South Carolina and has an endowment of over $1 billion. The University operates Extension offices in every county of the state and has five Innovation Campuses and six Research and Education Center locations. Classified as an R1 — Very High Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education — Clemson is dedicated to teaching, research, and service. Our main campus, located in Upstate, South Carolina, sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the shores of Lake Hartwell. Through the research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects led by our faculty and students, Clemson University is driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

The Department Chair will,

• Provide leadership and vision to the Nieri Department of Construction, Development, and Planning.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the department’s academic programs and initiatives.
• Support faculty research, teaching, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and academic excellence.
• Promote industry partnerships and community engagement.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
• Participate in university governance and represent the department at college and university levels. Enhance the department’s national and international reputation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a closely related field.
• A scholarly record commensurate with the rank of tenured full or associate professor in the College of Architecture, Art and Construction.
• Three years of department, college, or university-level administrative experience and a record of visionary leadership, effective budget management, and supportive mentorship of diverse faculty across all ranks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exemplary record of achievements in university research, teaching and service commensurate with the rank of tenured full professor or advanced associate professor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, the construction and real estate industry, and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to promoting the integration of academic and practical experiences to prepare students for successful careers.
• Experience in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and securing external funding.

Application Instructions

Applications and nominations will be accepted until a new Department Chair is selected. Interested parties must apply electronically via Interfolio and submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for five references by November 10th, 2024, to ensure full consideration.

For nominations or questions regarding this position, please email Brennan Ledford, Executive Talent Partner at bnhaski@clemson.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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