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Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Employer
James Madison University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Jan 7, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Deans
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

James Madison University (JMU) invites applications and nominations for Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA).  Reporting to the Provost, and serving on the senior academic leadership team, the Dean provides academic, intellectual, administrative, strategic, and budgetary leadership for the College, and supports academic unit self-governance.  In collaboration with academic unit heads, the Dean promotes and fosters a highly stimulating and creative learning environment for an accomplished faculty and student body, embracing diverse artistic expression and scholarly activity.  The Dean champions the arts at JMU through recruitment, development, inclusion, mentorship, and retention of diverse and highly qualified faculty, students and staff.  The Dean represents the College to internal and external constituents and advocates for faculty and student interests through external fundraising.  As a transformative leader, the Dean works with colleagues throughout campus and surrounding communities to facilitate innovation, creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurshipand engagement in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service.  Working collaboratively with University Advancement, the Dean is an active partner in developing philanthropic resources to support the college.

 

CVPA offers degrees in nine undergraduate and five graduate programs across three schools:  Art, Design, and Art History; Music; and Theatre and Dance.  CVPA has state-of-the-art facilities including the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts and the recently renovated Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art, studios, and fabrication labs.  It also houses the Madison Art Collection, the Center for Inclusive Music Engagement, and the Institute for Creative Inquiry.  The College has 111 full-time faculty, 29 staff, 1,270 undergraduate majors, and 80 graduate students.  Additional information may be found at https://www.jmu.edu/arts/.

 

JMU seeks a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative individual to lead the College with integrity and humility.  The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in a relevant discipline, and a strong record of teaching, scholarship, and university or professional experience commensurate with an appointment as a tenured full professor within CVPA. 

 

JMU is a comprehensive public university, with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students.  JMU is regarded as an outstanding public university and has been cited in U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, Center for World University Rankings, Changing Times, and Money Magazine.

 

Harrisonburg is a growing city of about 50,000 residents, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.  The area is a popular tourist, resort, and retirement area thanks to its great scenic beauty, wealth of outdoor activities, and proximity to Washington, Richmond, and Roanoke, each about two hours away.  Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in Virginia, with over 40 nationalities represented in the public schools, an annual international festival, and a variety of restaurants and shops serving the international community.  Harrisonburg is part of a larger economic and cultural region that includes Staunton, Waynesboro, and Charlottesville. 

 

Confidential inquiries and nominations are invited and should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Bob Kolvoord (kolvoora@jmu.edu).  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled and will begin on 17 January 2021.  Candidates must submit their electronic application at https://JobLink.jmu.edu; reference posting number F1530.  A complete submission consists of the faculty profile (including the names and contact information of three references); a cover letter, including a concise statement describing how the applicant’s vision and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position; a two-page diversity statement addressing the candidate’s vision and values for access, equity, and inclusion (uploaded in JobLink as Other Document #1); and a current curriculum vitae.

 

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination.  This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 

 

We promote access, inclusion, and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission.  The University is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

 

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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