Opportunities for Visionary Leaders

Convocation at Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina

Dean of College of Architecture, Art and Construction

Clemson University’s newly formed College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader with a deep commitment to collaboration, creative and interdisciplinary research and education to serve as the Founding Dean. Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the dean will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, academic direction and administrative oversight to advance the college's mission of fostering innovation, creativity and excellence in the fields of architecture, visual arts, construction science and related disciplines, in addition to fostering an environment that supports the University’s core values. The portfolio consists of a School of Architecture with centers in Genoa, Barcelona and Charleston, South Carolina; Landscape Architecture programs; Department of Art; The Nieri Department of Construction, Development, and Planning and nine centers and institutes. The college offers five undergraduate majors and ten graduate programs with over 800 undergraduates and 300 graduate students.

Search Committee Members

  • Chair David Allison, Alumni Professor, School of Architecture
  • Andrea Feeser, Professor, Department of Art
  • David Franco, Associate Professor, School of Architecture
  • John Gaber, Professor, Nieri Department of Construction & Development Planning
  • Peter Laurence, Associate Professor, School of Architecture
  • Ehasan Mousavi, Associate Professor, Nieri Department of Construction & Development Planning
  • Hala Nassar, Professor, School of Architecture
  • Kathleen Thum, Associate Professor, Department of Art
  • David Pastre, Principal Lecturer, School of Architecture
  • Kaycee Collins, Administrative Coordinator, Architecture Foundation
  • Valerie Zimany, Department Chair and Professor, Department of Art
  • Wendy York, Dean, College of Business
  • Felicia Benton-Johnson, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
  • Amy Vogelgesang, Director of Development for CAAC, Advancement
  • Allen Wood, Trustee Emeritus