What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean of Performing Arts position at DeSales University?
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF PERFORMING ARTS
OVERVIEW:
DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online.
In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This 12- month full-time position reports to the Dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Humanities. The Associate Dean supports the Dean by providing leadership and administrative oversight for the Theatre, Dance, and TV/Film departments. This role supports artistic and academic excellence, interdepartmental collaboration, and community engagement. The Associate Dean plays a key role in supporting ACT 1, the Theatre program’s production unit, ensuring it serves as a high caliber performance initiative and an essential experiential learning opportunity for students in the School of Performing Arts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
OVERVIEW:
DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online.
In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This 12- month full-time position reports to the Dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Humanities. The Associate Dean supports the Dean by providing leadership and administrative oversight for the Theatre, Dance, and TV/Film departments. This role supports artistic and academic excellence, interdepartmental collaboration, and community engagement. The Associate Dean plays a key role in supporting ACT 1, the Theatre program’s production unit, ensuring it serves as a high caliber performance initiative and an essential experiential learning opportunity for students in the School of Performing Arts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in Theatre, Dance, TV/Film, or a related field.
- Administrative experience in higher education and performing arts leadership.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to our core values of gentleness, humility, gratitude, hospitality.
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