Alex Schofield

Professor in Architecture and Design Computing

Georgia Tech School of Architecture / College of Design

Atlanta, Georgia

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at Associate or Full Professor in the School of Architecture in the area of Architecture and Design Computing. The successful candidate will: First, lead the development of research agendas in this area; second, serve as steward for the Eastman Fund to support doctoral students; and third, work with the School Chair and the Dean in order to reshape the mission of the Digital Building Lab (DBL).

The DBL was created by professor Chuck Eastman to address design computation, data standards and interoperability. Over the years it has housed studies in design and construction automation; project delivery systems; and smart buildings, infrastructure and environments, often working in conjunction with the Digital Fabrication Lab which provides a setting for design-build projects for the faculty and the students. The DBL has also fostered collaborations between the faculty of the School of Architecture, the School of Building Construction and the School of Industrial Design, as well as collaborations with the research labs of the faculty including the Shape Computation Lab (SCL) and the High Performance Buildings Lab. Under professor Chuck Eastman, funding came from both successful research applications and from industry memberships. The partnerships with industry fostered and sustained a link between academic research and advances in practice as well as in research internal to major architecture firms. Now is the time to redefine and revitalize the vision and the mission of the lab, taking into account current developments in artificial intelligence, data-based design decisions, and advanced digital modeling of buildings and their performance.

The School of Architecture is one of five schools in the College of Design. Other schools include The School of Industrial Design, The School of Building Construction, The School of City and Regional Planning, and The School of Music Technology. The SoA offers Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Science in Urban Design, and a Ph.D. degree in Architecture.

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Georgia Tech is recognized as one of the nation’s top research universities and is consistently ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s top ten public universities.

Duration / Compensation / Requirements

This is a full-time, nine month tenure-track appointment. An additional one month administrative appointment is possible. Tenure on appointment will be considered for qualified candidates. The responsibilities of the successful candidate include securing and conducting funded research, stewarding the future identity and growth of DBL, mentoring early career researchers, advising PhD students, leading the development of forward-looking curricula for the MS Arch and PhD programs, and teaching advanced graduate courses in candidate’s area of expertise.

The successful candidate will receive a salary commensurate with their experience as well as fringe and health benefits. Candidates should have: Demonstrated expertise and a strong record of publications on architectural and design computation and/or the development of digital technologies applicable to building design and construction; and a strong track record of sponsored research, industry collaboration, and teaching. A professional degree in architecture or an allied discipline is required. A Doctoral Degree is preferred. An interest and ability to relate research to studio teaching is welcome but studio teaching is not a requirement for this position.

The successful candidate is expected to assume the position in the Fall of 2025.

Application Materials & Schedule

Applicants should submit the following material no later than January 15:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Area of Research Statement (2-page max)
• Teaching Interest Statement (1-page max)
• Portfolio of Research Work as well as examples of Teaching
• Names and Contact Information for three references

Critical Dates for the application process:

• January 15: Search committee begins the review of applications.
• February-March: Interview process.

In the event that there is not a good fit between the strongest applicants and the requirements of the School, the search will be extended.

Questions & Submissions

Questions should be addressed to Daniel Baerlecken, Search Committee Chair (daniel.baerlecken@design.gatech.edu).

Applications must be submitted here: Link.