Clemson University College of Architecture, Art and Construction seeks a Professor of Practice in Historic Preservation to serve as the Interim Program Director of the Charleston-based Graduate Program in Historic Preservation. The Interim 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 tenured faculty, tenure-track academics, or seasoned professionals from related disciplines such as architecture, construction, landscape architecture, or cultural heritage fields.) The Professor of Practice & Interim Program Director appointment is assigned to the Clemson Design Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with an immediate start date
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.
The successful candidate will hold at least a Master’s degree in historic preservation, architecture, or a closely related discipline. 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 Professor of Practice 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 culture, 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/189785
Please include the following in your application materials:
1) Letter of interest summarizing the preferred qualifications described above
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names and contact information of three references (letters are not required at this time)
For full consideration, applications must be received by August 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 Administrative Operations Manager Kayla Rutherford at kmurph8@clemson.edu.
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
