Senior Associate Dean – 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. The role leads academic and administrative efforts, coordinating curriculum, assessment, and student matters.

It acts as the Dean’s designee, advancing college priorities and governance across multiple units. The successful candidate will partner with faculty, staff, and university leaders, guiding strategic planning, accreditation readiness, and program development while maintaining an

Qualifications

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Current tenured rank at Western Carolina University with relevant scholarship.
• Experience leading academic administration and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead college-wide academic functions including curriculum and assessment.
• Advise the Dean and serve as the Dean's designee when appropriate.
• Foster collaboration across faculty, staff, and university partners.
• Oversee student academic matters and policy implementation.
• Drive strategic planning and program-portfolio initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Diplomacy

Collaboration

Policy interpretation

Strategic planning

Communication

Student success focus

Education

Terminal degree in Belcher College discipline

Tenured Associate Professor or Professor at WCU

Higher education leadership experience

Job description

Western Carolina University seeks an Associate Dean for the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts. The role leads academic and administrative efforts, coordinating curriculum, assessment, and student matters.

It acts as the Dean’s designee, advancing college priorities and governance across multiple units. The successful candidate will partner with faculty, staff, and university leaders, guiding strategic planning, accreditation readiness, and program development while maintaining an