Head of Performing Arts & Technology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Department Head for Performing Arts and Technology in Raleigh. The role leads academic, creative and administrative operations, guiding teaching, research, and community engagement within CHASS.

The successful candidate will recruit and mentor faculty, manage budgets, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance strategic goals in alignment with the college and university mission.

Qualifications

• Requires a doctoral or terminal degree in music, dance, arts entrepreneurship, music technology, performing arts, or related discipline.
• Proven record of scholarly and/or artistic excellence commensurate with a research university.
• Visionary administrative leadership with budgetary and personnel experience.
• Strong collaboration and program development across arts and humanities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the department as academic head.
• Oversee teaching, research, creative activity, and engagement within the department.
• Recruit, retain, and develop faculty and staff; promote student success.
• Direct all academic, operational, and budgetary activities of the department.
• Manage fiscal resources, space allocation, and external relations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Interpersonal communication

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Doctoral degree

Master of Fine Arts

Terminal degree in performing arts / related discipline

Job description

NC State University seeks a Department Head for Performing Arts and Technology in Raleigh. The role leads academic, creative and administrative operations, guiding teaching, research, and community engagement within CHASS.

The successful candidate will recruit and mentor faculty, manage budgets, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance strategic goals in alignment with the college and university mission.