Senior Academic Leader, Fine & Performing Arts

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks an Associate Dean for the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts to provide senior academic and administrative leadership, collaborating with the Dean, school directors, faculty, staff, students, and university partners.

As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Associate Dean oversees curriculum, assessment, student academic matters, policy implementation, and governance processes, while representing the College in university activities and

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across constituencies.
• Diplomacy and conflict-management with transparency and confidentiality.
• Collaborative leadership and ability to build relations among faculty, staff, students.
• Knowledge of higher education policies, curriculum, assessment, and governance.
• Ability to interpret policies and apply them with sound judgment in sensitive matters.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate college-wide academic functions and strategic priorities.
• Advise the Dean and represent the College in university activities.
• Oversee curriculum, assessment, student academic matters, and governance processes.
• Maintain an active faculty role through teaching, scholarship, and service.

Skills

Communication

Diplomacy

Collaborative leadership

Higher education policy

Analytical problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Terminal degree in Belcher College discipline

Tenured appointment at Western Carolina University

Job description

Western Carolina University seeks an Associate Dean for the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts to provide senior academic and administrative leadership, collaborating with the Dean, school directors, faculty, staff, students, and university partners.

As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Associate Dean oversees curriculum, assessment, student academic matters, policy implementation, and governance processes, while representing the College in university activities and