Visionary Department Chair — Art & Music Leadership

UT Tyler; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness breaks

Employee assistance program

Meal deals

Job summary

The University of Texas Permian Basin invites applications for the position of Department Chair of Visual and Performing Arts, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This 9-month contract includes a summer stipend for June, July, and August and reports to the Dean.

The chair will provide academic and administrative leadership for strategic planning, curriculum development, recruitment, and program growth across art and music disciplines.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Art, Music, or MFA in Studio Art.
• Proven admin leadership and faculty evaluation experience.
• Scholarly/Creative record appropriate for associate professor or professor.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with NASM or NASAD accreditation.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the department and programs.
• Lead curriculum development and program assessment to stay current and relevant.
• Recruit and retain faculty; coordinate program coordinators.
• Conduct regular faculty meetings and foster shared governance.
• Plan and manage department resources in collaboration with the dean.
• Develop and implement student recruitment and retention strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching excellence

Faculty evaluation

Scholarly agenda

Accreditation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Art or Music or MFA in Studio Art

Job description

The University of Texas Permian Basin invites applications for the position of Department Chair of Visual and Performing Arts, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This 9-month contract includes a summer stipend for June, July, and August and reports to the Dean.

The chair will provide academic and administrative leadership for strategic planning, curriculum development, recruitment, and program growth across art and music disciplines.