Director of Historic Preservation – Charleston, SC in Moose Factory

Clemson University College of Architecture, Art and Construction seeks a tenured Associate or Full Professor, or Professor of Practice, in Historic Preservation to serve as the Program Director of the Charleston-based Graduate Program in Historic Preservation. The Director will be jointly appointed between the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture and the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development. Applicants may include a tenured faculty member, Professor of Practice, or seasoned professional from related disciplines such as architecture, construction, landscape architecture, or cultural heritage fields. The Associate or Full Professor/Professor of Practice & Program Director appointment is assigned to the Clemson Design Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2027. Candidates who are already tenured at another R1 university will be considered for tenure and a rank commensurate with their current rank.

The successful candidate will hold at least a Master’s degree in historic preservation, architecture, architectural engineering or a closely related discipline, with a Ph.D. preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a distinguished record of national or international leadership and expertise in historic preservation, supported by a robust portfolio of professional projects and scholarly publications equivalent to the expectations of a tenured Associate Professor at Clemson University. The position requires a proven record of recognized professional achievement and teaching excellence, the ability to recruit top students, along with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and clear, effective communication.

Preference will be given to candidates with a professional license and evidence of success in community engagement and service-learning initiatives that integrate academic and professional practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in program and team leadership, personnel management, budget management, and the ability to secure external funding or grants to support research and academic initiatives. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: material science, conservation, restoration, construction management, architecture, archaeology, or landscape architecture. Additional value will be placed on experience with innovative technologies for the documentation, evaluation, and rehabilitation of historic structures and sites, including digital modeling, condition assessment, and building science applications. Candidates should also bring a forward-thinking approach to preservation as a driver of sustainability, community revitalization, and social well-being.

Applications should be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/176784. Please include the following in your application materials:

• A cover letter summarizing the preferred qualifications described above
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three references (letters are not required at this time)
• Three samples (combined into one PDF file) of relevant academic or professional work, such as evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample publications, conference proceedings, or other evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship, research, or projects; and/or nationally or internationally recognized professional work. The three examples should be representative of the candidate’s area of expertise. Do NOT include more than three.

For full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2026. Review will continue until a suitably qualified candidate is identified. Selected candidates may be required to submit additional materials needed for Promotion, Tenure, Reappointment Committee review.

For nominations or inquiries regarding this position, please contact search administrator Mimi Rose at miriamr@clemson.edu.