Chair of the School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology

Chair of the School of Building Construction

College of Design

Georgia Institute of Technology

The College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the School of Building Construction in Atlanta, Georgia.

About the School of Building Construction at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech offers a B.S. in Construction Science and Management, an M.S. in Building Construction and Facility Management, a Master of Real Estate Development, an undergraduate minor in Sustainable Development and Construction and a Ph.D. in Building Construction. The School also offers a Professional Master’s in Occupational Safety and Health. The revitalized B.S. in Construction Science and Management provides an opportunity to educate students who will be leaders in bringing advanced technology to the construction industry. The Master of Real Estate Development provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the development process from conception to finance and through to construction.

The School benefits from strong collaborations with the Schools of Architecture, City and Regional Planning, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. The faculty have a robust research program that provides students at all levels with an opportunity to explore the major issues facing the construction industry. The School has a vibrant and highly engaged Advisory Board with more than 40 members. Information on Georgia Tech, the College of Design, and the School of Building Construction is best accessed from our website: http://www.design.gatech.edu .

Job Responsibilities

The Chair will have the opportunity to build upon the success of the School of Building Construction, driving innovation and excellence as we lead the construction industry and education into the 21st century. The new Chair will be expected to provide overall leadership and vision for the development of a comprehensive program of teaching and research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The Chair manages academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and links the School of Building Construction to the strategic objectives of the College and Institute. The Chair will develop synergies among the programs within the School and create strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design and across campus. The Chair will work with community and corporate leaders through the School’s Advisory Board. The Chair will collaborate with the Director of Development and advisory board members to elevate community awareness, enhance fundraising efforts, and establish donor partnerships.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications 

Candidates must have a terminal degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Architectural, Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related field with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement that qualifies for a tenured position. A Ph.D. degree is preferred.

The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the profession and to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research.  Candidates must illustrate the ability to engage with community and corporate leaders through the industry advisory board and work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators. Significant experience in academic and/or research administration is desirable.

The salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment is anticipated on or about July 1, 2025.

Application Requirements 

Interested individuals should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position, academic goals, evidence of industry interface, and leadership style; Curriculum Vitae; and Name, address (including email), and telephone numbers for five academic/professional references.

Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files via Georgia Tech Careers (https://hr.gatech.edu/careers ). Please search for Job ID: 275733.  Requests for information may be directed to gulsah.akar@design.gatech.edu . Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, but will continue until the position is filled. A background check must be completed prior to beginning employment. 

About Georgia Tech 

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. 

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity   

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Education/Employment Opportunity Employer.