Endowed Chair: Studio Art & Craft Leadership

College for Creative Studies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit seeks a dynamic leader to chair Studio Art, Craft and Interdisciplinary Art and Design. This calendar-year appointment requires strong scholarly and professional credentials, a terminal degree or equivalent, and at least five years of college teaching with demonstrable leadership in program development and recruitment.

The role emphasizes ambitious curriculum advancement, collaboration across CCS, and stewardship of endowed resources to support

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or equivalent professional experience in visual art, craft, design, or related field.
• Minimum five years of full-time college teaching experience.
• Experience providing academic, curricular, or program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambitious academic and creative leadership for Studio Art & Craft, strengthening disciplines and supporting experimentation and new directions.
• Serve as primary content-area expert for the program; work with faculty and Division Chair to advance curriculum and identify needs.
• Lead curriculum evolution balancing rigor with experimentation and new opportunities for students.
• Lead recruitment efforts with Enrollment Services, faculty, students, and alumni to communicate program value.
• Mentor students and foster connections with visiting artists, exhibitions, and professional practice.
• Build relationships with alumni to strengthen the program and opportunities for students.
• Champion making and hands-on practice across CCS and collaborate to enrich cross-college work.
• Lead Artisan Trades development linking traditional craft with contemporary making and fabrication.
• Steward endowed resources to support creative research, visits, exhibitions, and opportunities for students and faculty.
• Cultivate relationships with artists, cultural institutions, and partners to expand reach and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Faculty mentorship

Strategic planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MFA or Doctorate in Visual Art/Design

Job description

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit seeks a dynamic leader to chair Studio Art, Craft and Interdisciplinary Art and Design. This calendar-year appointment requires strong scholarly and professional credentials, a terminal degree or equivalent, and at least five years of college teaching with demonstrable leadership in program development and recruitment.

The role emphasizes ambitious curriculum advancement, collaboration across CCS, and stewardship of endowed resources to support