Design Director

School of Design Studies
The Boston Architectural College (BAC) wasestablishedin 1889 and has become a non-profit, tuition-based, accredited private school of spatial design offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, and design studies. Students work, either in a professional position,in community service settings, or in a professionally mentored environment, at the same time they are engaged in course work. Degree programs and individual courses are offered in person,onlineand in hybrid formats. Continuing education programs are also available.

Position Summary
Reporting to theDean, School of Design Studies,the Design Studies Undergraduate Education Directoris a key member ofthe Design Studiesleadership teamina 12-month, full-time exempt administrative position.While this position works most closely with personnel in the School of Design Studies,thepositionrequirescollaborationbroadlywithotherDeans,EducationDirectors, Academic Affairspersonneland personnel in the College's other departments to support the College's mission and goals.

Undergraduate Design Studies Degree ProgramRedevelopment
The School of Design Studies opened in 2004 offering a Bachelor of Design Studies(BDS)degree with concentrations in building technology and digital media.Insubsequentyears, theBDS wasmodifiedand concentrations and majors were added to meet changing student demographics and tomaintaincourse offering and enrollment efficiency as part of the BAC's varied undergraduate programs. Enrollment in the Bachelor of Design Studies peaked at90students in2013.Subsequentlyenrollment declinedand in fall 2022the decision was made to suspend applications to the Bachelor of Design Studies program.

Bachelor of Design Studies Degree
During the first six to 12 months, the primary responsibility of this position will be to investigate how to revitalize and redevelop the Bachelor of Design Studies curriculum to attract and sustain student interest,enrollmentand opportunities after graduation. As part of this responsibility, the DS Undergrad Director will be expected to:

Investigate options fora flexible, career-orientedthree-yearand/or four-yearundergraduate degree programsthat will meetthe current, competitive demandsinthe higher education market and meetNew England Council of HigherEducation (NECHE),MA Board of Higher Education accreditation standards,and otherapplicablerequirements

Coordinate this investigation with the curricula and requirements in existing degree programs in Design Studies (master's programs) and the degree programs (both bachelor and master) in the Architecture, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture Schools as well as the BAC unique Practice curriculum

Prepare and present options forthe BachelorofDesign Studiesdegreecurriculumto the BAC's Academic Affairs personnel for review and feedback

Prepare and present options for consideration andacceptance by the BAC's President and Cabinet and subsequentlyby NECHE and the MA Board of Higher Education

Sustainable Design Program
Manage and revise asappropriate theexisting Sustainable Design continuing education certificate program

Assuming acceptance of one or more BDS degree options, implement,leadand manage the BDS degree program as described below.

The current thinkingregardingtheappropriate directionof theredevelopedBDSprogramisthatcourse(s) of study should be to prepare students for entry level employment in fieldsrelated to the built environment. Nevertheless, it will be the responsibility of the position to research,evaluateand eventually proposeappropriate curricularpath(s) for the degree program.

Critical Success Factors
Strategic vision

Ability to forge new ground, thinking creatively and innovatively in the face of new challenges

Project management skillsand outcomes oriented

Ability to develop constructive and positive relationships across the college

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Demonstrated emotional intelligence

Keen analytical skills

Ability to work and influence across institutional lines

Ability to prioritize in face of competing demands

Sound professional judgment

Confidentiality and discretionin handling student,facultyand College information

Education DirectorResponsibilities
EducationalLeadership
Serve as academic leader forDesign Studies Bachelor of Degree Studies program

Provide a visible presence for theBDStoprospective and current students

Collaborate withBAC core faculty, adjunct faculty and staff throughout the College leading and managing the BDS program

Collaborate in strategic planning for the School of Design Studies and the BACas a whole

Program andCurriculumDevelopmentand Management
Review and shape curriculum, ensure coherence and effectiveness of overall educational content of design studies programs

Design and implement assessment processes to oversee successful delivery and student achievement in theBDS

Assume responsibility for educational quality and effective operation of the BDS

Contribute effectively to administrative efforts to gather,analyzeand publicize information about courses,facultyand scheduling for students.

Outreach and public presence
Provide a visible, public presence for theBDSboth locally and nationally

Provide well-written material both to outside constituencies, such as accrediting bodies, and to colleagues and staff as needed

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues,facultyand administrators at all levels of the College

AdjunctFaculty Hiring, Oversight and Development
Cultivate and engage adjunct faculty to teach courses in theBDSprogram

Coordinate the hiringandonboarding of newand returningadjunct faculty with Human Resources and the faculty payment process

Mentor and sustain adjunct faculty in their continued and effective involvement with students

Ensure educational quality and richness through inclusive faculty recruiting

Continually increase performance and effectiveness of faculty through development initiatives

Manage faculty performance through rigorous review, assessment,feedbackand coaching programs

StudentSupport
Build and nurture student community within theBDS and the College

Mediate student problems that cannot be resolved at their source

Increase student retention and success through programs including orientation, progress reviews and support for adjunct and core faculty directly delivering coursework to students

Instruction: Teachcourseor courses totalingsix (6.0) credits per year.

Accreditation
Ensure compliance with relevant approval agencies and seek further recognition fromappropriate credentialingagencies asnew programsare built and enacted

Support efforts foraccreditationof the College's programs

Implement periodicallySelf-Study and Internal Review processesforthe BDS curriculum offerings

Support efforts for Self-Study and Internal Review processes of the College's programs which are subject to externalaccrediting bodies

Financial Management:Develop and manageteaching stipend and program expense budget for the BDSandparticipatein developing andmaintainingthe overall Collegefinancial plan as might berequired
Participateand contribute toCollege-wide functions and activities including, but not limited tocommittee appointments, student recruitment, faculty meetings, staff, faculty and student meetings, commencement and related activities,student portfolio reviews

Collaborate with Operations (Facilities, IT, External Relations, Publications, Institutional Advancement) and Enrollment Management functions (Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Accounts)

Participate in other duties, committees and projects asmay bereasonablyrequestedby theDean, School of Design Studies, VP of Academic Affairs, and/or thePresident.

WorkHours:Able to work evenings and weekends according to the College schedule
Minimum master'sdegree ina relevant discipline, education,designor environmental subject matterwith practical and/or professional experience preferred
Higher education teaching experience preferred.
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