Office of the Provost

Dean Search: Gerald D. Hines
College of Architecture and Design

The University of Houston is moving forward in its efforts to identify the next dean for the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design.

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Search Committee Announcements

Dear UH Community,

Four candidates for the position of Dean of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design will soon visit campus to meet with stakeholders and participate in public forums.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to meet these candidates and offer feedback following each forum. Their names and respective curriculum vitae will be shared prior to each forum.

Dates and locations of forums are as follows.

Schedule of Forums:

  • Tuesday, October 13: 1 – 2 p.m. | Moores School of Music, Room 108
  • Friday, October 16: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | UH Hilton, Shamrock Ballroom
  • Tuesday, October 20: 1 – 2 p.m. | Moores School of Music, Room 108
  • Thursday, October 22: 1 – 2 p.m. | Moores School of Music, Room 108

Candidates and CVs will be listed here within 48 hours of their respective campus visit and forum.

Candidates were identified by the search committee in collaboration with Parker Executive Search.

I am grateful for the committee’s work in screening candidates. I would also like to commend the committee’s co-chairs Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Dean Andrew Davis and Professor of Architecture Patrick Peters for steering this process.

I’d also like to thank you for supporting this important search.

Sincerely,

Diane Z. Chase
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
University of Houston

The Application Process

The search committee invites letters of nomination, applications, letters of interest and full resume/CV, or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University at the email address below.

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.

Send application materials to:

UH Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
Parker Search
Five Concourse Parkway
Suite 2875
Atlanta, GA 30328
Email
Phone: (770) 804-1996

Dean Search Committee
University of Houston
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
Co-Chair: Andrew Davis (adavis@uh.edu)
Co-Chair: Patrick Peters (ppeters@central.uh.edu)

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Committee Members

Chair

  • Andrew Davis, Dean, Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
  • Patrick Peters, Architecture Professor and Graduate Design/Build Studio Coordinator

Members

  • Arturo Chavez, Senior Vice President, Buildings, Stantec and Chair, UH Board of Visitors
  • George Chow, Associate Professor – Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
  • Bradley Eanes, Vice Provost - Finance and Administration – Office of the Provost
  • Dalia Munenzon, Assistant Professor – Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
  • Trang Phan, Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management – Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
  • Roya Plauché, Director, Environmental Design – Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design

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