What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts position at Radford University?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Position Number
FA0580
Posting Number
AP00472P
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Is this position restricted?
Work Location
Radford
Division
Academic Affairs-10
College / Unit
Visual & Performing Arts-1160
Department
Visual & Performing Arts, Coll of-11601
Hours Per Week
Months Per Year
Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar Year
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
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Work Schedule
Normal Work Schedule
M-F 8AM-5PM
Physical Demands
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Contact Name for Applicant
Contact Phone for Applicant
Education / experience
An earned terminal degree in any discipline housed in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Job Summary
Radford University, a public university enrolling nearly 7,800 students, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. Located along the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Radford University boasts a beautiful 211-acre main residential campus along the New River in Radford; as well as vibrant learning environments in downtown Roanoke at the Carilion Community Hospital and the Roanoke Higher Education Center ; and the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center located in Abingdon.
The College of Visual and Performing Arts is comprised of five departments : Art, Dance, Design, Music, and Theatre and Cinema. The College is a community of over 600 undergraduate and graduate students who are taught and mentored by 44 full-time faculty. Students can study across five undergraduate majors, 16 minors, and two master's programs. The college facilities include the newly opened Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity, the Douglas and Beatrice Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts, and the Radford University Art Museum. The College of Visual and Performing Arts presents an outstandingcalendar of eventson an annual basis that provides the campus and community with a rich, vibrant variety of plays, exhibits, dance performances, design and fashion shows, concerts as well as outreach activities in our geographic area.
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide leadership and strategic direction for the College, foster ongoing development of high-quality academic programs, support student success, and build collaborative partnerships internally and externally. Working with other deans and the Provost, the Dean will advance academic excellence, encouraging, recognizing, and supporting the faculty in innovative teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates should have an earned terminal degree in a discipline housed in the college, a minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience as an academic administrator, and professional experience in the arts.
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Buffkin / Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to :
Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner
Dr. Pelema Ellis, Associate Partner
Buffkin / Baker
radfordvpadean@buffkinbaker.com
Required Qualifications
- At least three years of progressively more responsible experience as an academic administrator.
- Professional experience in the arts
- Demonstrated experience in areas of curriculum and program development, student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and development, and fiscal management.
- Experience in supporting accredited programs.
- Success in generation of external funding (fundraising, grant writing) and in the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with businesses, donors, alumni, community members, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and in teams to meet the objectives of academic initiatives.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, professional contributions, and service befitting a tenured professor at Radford University.
Preferred Qualifications
Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience
Posting Date
12 / 13 / 2024
Application Review Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials required :
Buffkin / Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to :
Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner
Dr. Pelema Ellis, Associate Partner
Buffkin / Baker
radfordvpadean@buffkinbaker.com
Employment Conditions
Statement of Economic Interest is required, Must have a criminal background check
Statement of Economic Interest is required
Alternate work schedule
Required Licenses
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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu / police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https : / / jobs.radford.edu / postings / 15224
