Director of the School of Art
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 23, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Education, Education Administration & Leadership, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Curriculum & Instructional Development, Faculty Affairs, Other Academic Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Director of the School of Art
Additional Information
Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts welcomes applications for Director of the School of Art, available July 1, 2021.
The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and serves as the school’s chief executive who plans, directs, and coordinates the academic, operational, personnel, budgetary matters and promotional activities pertaining to the school, provides leadership and direction in the development and implementation of academic programs, and advocates quality in teaching.
The Director serves as the school’s primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community, engages in proactive, collaborative short and long-range planning for the School of Art, facilitates opportunities for faculty scholarship and creative endeavors, manages the recruitment and retention of excellent faculty, and works to support a culture of diversity, inclusiveness, clear communication, and collegiality between faculty, staff, and students.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Fiscal Year - FT Continuing Contract
Position Function
Plan, direct, coordinate, and communicate the academic, operational, budgetary, and promotional activities for the School of Art; provide leadership and vision in the development and implementation of both graduate & undergraduate academic programs; advocate for resources for the School of Art, including equipment, technology, faculty travel, and scholarly/creative activities.
Minimum Education
Appropriate terminal degree in art or art-related discipline.
Minimum Experience
At least two years of experience as a full-time, higher education faculty member in art or an art-related discipline.
At least two years of demonstrated administrative experience in exercising leadership and consultative decision-making at the departmental level in higher education, to include curricular development, budget activities, facilities, and equipment.
Minimum Other
A strong record of scholarly and/or creative activities, teaching, and service.
Ability to function effectively as a college leadership team member within a complex, fast-paced, change-oriented institution.
Ability to execute duties with resilience and flexibility.
Ability to anticipate future deadlines and fulfill obligations to completion in a timely manner.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate personal accountability.
Exhibit a high tolerance for ambiguity, including managing multiple priorities.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Professional and administrative experience in the arts, including, but not limited to, graduate programs administration.
Experience with national accreditation processes.
Experience with fundraising and/or grant writing at multiple levels.
Experience with community engagement.
Experience facilitating the use of new technologies within an art or art-related curriculum.
Experience with incentivized-based budgeting models.
Preferred Other
Demonstrated awareness of contemporary best practices in schools of art and design.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, Foundations Coordinator, Office Coordinator, Travel and Facilities Coordinator, Photo/Media Resources Coordinator, 3D Studio Manager, Glass Facilities Manager, Publicity Coordinator and Graduate Advisor, 40+ Faculty.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
CFA Deans Office:600010
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
mprater@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Provide leadership including in the development and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate academic and non-academic programs and curriculum within the School of Art.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Serve as the school’s primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community, and as an engaged participant in the College Leadership Team (including assisting the Dean in fundraising efforts)
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Collaboratively plan, execute, and modify strategic initiatives for the School of Art.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Actively support an environment among faculty, staff, and students that integrates diversity, inclusive excellence, collegiality, empathy, and transparency as part of its core identity.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Manage the recruitment and retention of excellent faculty; act as advocate for faculty members in matters concerning promotion, tenure, special assigned leave, release time etc.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Participate in student recruitment and retention, administration of scholarships, placement, and recognition of superior student performance.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Facilitate opportunities for faculty creative and scholarly endeavors. Encourage and assist faculty members in maintaining and renewing their academic/scholarly and professional credentials.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Manage all matters relating to appointment, evaluation, promotion, and tenure of faculty members within the guidelines adopted by the school, college, and university; administer the school evaluation policies concerning teaching, scholarly productivity, creative endeavors and service.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Assign, orient, supervise, and review work of staff; including interviewing, selection, compensation, performance appraisal, discipline, training, and career development.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Manage the assignment and scheduling of school courses and faculty members.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Supervise facilities and equipment, including technology needs for the entire school; work with facilities planning and management to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Oversee professional, discipline-specific accreditation processes as well as needed university accreditation(s)
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Teach courses in general and/or expertise-specific areas of the discipline, School, and/or College as negotiated with the Dean
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202000657P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/23/2020
Applications Accepted Through Date
01/12/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
The following are required documents in the Applicant Documents section of this application:
1. Cover Letter addressed to Dr. Michael Prater, Director and Search Committee Chair
2. Complete and current vita.
3. Evidence of scholarship and/or creative activity to include student work if relevant is required to be uploaded under the “Teaching Statement/Portfolio” document.
4. A statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion is required to be uploaded under the “Diversity Statement” document.
5. A statement of administrative philosophy is required to be uploaded under the “Leadership Statement” document.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Title
Director of the School of Art
Additional Information
Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts welcomes applications for Director of the School of Art, available July 1, 2021.
The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and serves as the school’s chief executive who plans, directs, and coordinates the academic, operational, personnel, budgetary matters and promotional activities pertaining to the school, provides leadership and direction in the development and implementation of academic programs, and advocates quality in teaching.
The Director serves as the school’s primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community, engages in proactive, collaborative short and long-range planning for the School of Art, facilitates opportunities for faculty scholarship and creative endeavors, manages the recruitment and retention of excellent faculty, and works to support a culture of diversity, inclusiveness, clear communication, and collegiality between faculty, staff, and students.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Fiscal Year - FT Continuing Contract
Position Function
Plan, direct, coordinate, and communicate the academic, operational, budgetary, and promotional activities for the School of Art; provide leadership and vision in the development and implementation of both graduate & undergraduate academic programs; advocate for resources for the School of Art, including equipment, technology, faculty travel, and scholarly/creative activities.
Minimum Education
Appropriate terminal degree in art or art-related discipline.
Minimum Experience
At least two years of experience as a full-time, higher education faculty member in art or an art-related discipline.
At least two years of demonstrated administrative experience in exercising leadership and consultative decision-making at the departmental level in higher education, to include curricular development, budget activities, facilities, and equipment.
Minimum Other
A strong record of scholarly and/or creative activities, teaching, and service.
Ability to function effectively as a college leadership team member within a complex, fast-paced, change-oriented institution.
Ability to execute duties with resilience and flexibility.
Ability to anticipate future deadlines and fulfill obligations to completion in a timely manner.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate personal accountability.
Exhibit a high tolerance for ambiguity, including managing multiple priorities.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Professional and administrative experience in the arts, including, but not limited to, graduate programs administration.
Experience with national accreditation processes.
Experience with fundraising and/or grant writing at multiple levels.
Experience with community engagement.
Experience facilitating the use of new technologies within an art or art-related curriculum.
Experience with incentivized-based budgeting models.
Preferred Other
Demonstrated awareness of contemporary best practices in schools of art and design.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, Foundations Coordinator, Office Coordinator, Travel and Facilities Coordinator, Photo/Media Resources Coordinator, 3D Studio Manager, Glass Facilities Manager, Publicity Coordinator and Graduate Advisor, 40+ Faculty.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
CFA Deans Office:600010
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
mprater@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Provide leadership including in the development and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate academic and non-academic programs and curriculum within the School of Art.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Serve as the school’s primary spokesperson and representative to the college, university, and external community, and as an engaged participant in the College Leadership Team (including assisting the Dean in fundraising efforts)
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Collaboratively plan, execute, and modify strategic initiatives for the School of Art.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Actively support an environment among faculty, staff, and students that integrates diversity, inclusive excellence, collegiality, empathy, and transparency as part of its core identity.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Manage the recruitment and retention of excellent faculty; act as advocate for faculty members in matters concerning promotion, tenure, special assigned leave, release time etc.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Participate in student recruitment and retention, administration of scholarships, placement, and recognition of superior student performance.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Facilitate opportunities for faculty creative and scholarly endeavors. Encourage and assist faculty members in maintaining and renewing their academic/scholarly and professional credentials.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Manage all matters relating to appointment, evaluation, promotion, and tenure of faculty members within the guidelines adopted by the school, college, and university; administer the school evaluation policies concerning teaching, scholarly productivity, creative endeavors and service.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Assign, orient, supervise, and review work of staff; including interviewing, selection, compensation, performance appraisal, discipline, training, and career development.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Manage the assignment and scheduling of school courses and faculty members.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Supervise facilities and equipment, including technology needs for the entire school; work with facilities planning and management to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Oversee professional, discipline-specific accreditation processes as well as needed university accreditation(s)
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Teach courses in general and/or expertise-specific areas of the discipline, School, and/or College as negotiated with the Dean
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Number
202000657P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
07/01/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/23/2020
Applications Accepted Through Date
01/12/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
The following are required documents in the Applicant Documents section of this application:
1. Cover Letter addressed to Dr. Michael Prater, Director and Search Committee Chair
2. Complete and current vita.
3. Evidence of scholarship and/or creative activity to include student work if relevant is required to be uploaded under the “Teaching Statement/Portfolio” document.
4. A statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion is required to be uploaded under the “Diversity Statement” document.
5. A statement of administrative philosophy is required to be uploaded under the “Leadership Statement” document.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement/Portfolio
- Diversity Statement
- Leadership Statement
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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