Dean of School of Visual & Performing Arts

School of Visual & Performing Arts

Search 1592 - Posted November 28, 2023

Emporia State University seeks applications or nominations for the inaugural Dean of the School of Visual & Performing Arts. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the division, which includes the disciplines of Art, Music, and Theatre.

The newly formed School of Visual & Performing Arts integrates ESU’s excellence in the arts to provide exceptional high impact learning experiences, fulfilling the University’s mission of “preparing students for lifelong learning, rewarding careers, and adaptive leadership.”

The Dean will work closely with program leadership and faculty to develop a comprehensive strategic vision for the reorganized school, deepen the school’s community engagement, and advance initiatives to engage and recruit students, including both majors and non-majors, to the University and to the school’s programs. Emporia State University encourages applications from all persons, including under-represented groups, women, and persons of color.

Consideration of applications will begin January 22, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is June 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the principal academic and administrative officer of the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
• Strategically plans and ensures the overall effective operation of all units within the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility for all personnel and operating budgets with the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
• Provides leadership in the development and maintenance of academic excellence in all disciplines through all program delivery systems.
• Effectively represents and advocates for the disciplines and faculty, staff, and students of The School of Visual & Performing Arts to the University community and external constituents.
• Supervises and annually evaluates personnel within the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
• Provides leadership in faculty recruitment, promotion, and tenure.
• Provides support and leadership for accreditation reviews within academic programs.
• Demonstrates and promotes collaborative efforts with other schools/colleges within the University and with external constituents, including external partnerships and community arts organizations.
• Pursues active membership on state and national professional committees which promote visibility for the School of Visual & Performing Arts and Emporia State University.
• Implements University, State, and Board of Regents policies.
• Carries out tasks assigned by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President of the University.
• Participates in fundraising initiatives that impact the School and University in collaboration with personnel from the ESU Foundation.
• Ensures an effective student learning outcomes assessment plan is annually implemented, reviewed, and revised (as appropriate) for each academic program offered within the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
• Supports campus and the School of Visual & Performing Arts outreach programs to attract a diverse student body and increase student enrollment and retention.
• Maintains and continues development of a student-faculty learning community.
• Monitors the physical facilities within the School of Visual & Performing Arts to ensure they are appropriately maintained and state-of-the-art.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution in art, music, theatre.
• Record as an accomplished academic administrator.
• Demonstrated record in teaching, service, and research/creative activity at the level of Associate Professor or above.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the role the arts play in campus and community life.
• Experience with the preparation of a self-study report for accreditation or reaccreditation.
• Experience with shared governance in academics, budgeting, and personnel issues.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with faculty, students, alumni, and administrators.
• Evidence of excellent human relations and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Minimum of three years’ experience as dean, associate dean, department chair, or equivalent administrative roles.
• Knowledge and experience with programmatic accreditation and compliance with regulations set forth by accrediting agencies.
• Experience with building partnerships between academic programs and external entities.
• Experience with fundraising and donor/alumni relations.
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is commensurate based on experience and/or degree.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least five professional references here.

Consideration of applications will begin January 22, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is June 2024.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.