Department Leader, Performing Arts & Technology

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University’s Department of Performing Arts and Technology seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Department Head. The position requires a track record of scholarly or artistic excellence, visionary administration, and successful collaboration across disciplines within a major research university.

The role will oversee academic, creative, and budgetary activities, recruit and retain faculty, engage with external partners, and align departmental goals with the CHASS and university strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of scholarly or creative excellence relevant to the discipline.
• Visionary, values-driven leadership in a higher education setting.
• Ability to recruit, develop and retain faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as academic leader and administrative officer.
• Oversee teaching, research, creative activities and engagement within the department.
• Lead budget planning, facilities management and resource allocation.
• Recruit and retain faculty and staff; foster a inclusive, student-centered environment.
• Develop external partnerships and alumni relations to support the department mission.
• Represent the department in college and university planning and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Interpersonal communication

Data-informed decision making

Education

Doctoral degree or terminal degree in related field

Master of Fine Arts or equivalent

Job description

NC State University’s Department of Performing Arts and Technology seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Department Head. The position requires a track record of scholarly or artistic excellence, visionary administration, and successful collaboration across disciplines within a major research university.

The role will oversee academic, creative, and budgetary activities, recruit and retain faculty, engage with external partners, and align departmental goals with the CHASS and university strategies.