Director of the School of Theatre and Dance

Director, School

Theatre

[Job #998248]

Kent Campus – Kent, OH

Opportunity: The College of the Arts at Kent State University invites applicants for the position of Director of the School of Theatre and Dance, to begin July 1, 2022. The ideal candidate for this full-time administrative appointment will be a visionary leader possessing versatility, energy, and collegiality, while demonstrating enthusiasm for advancing the mission of this nationally recognized School.

Coordinate and guide the teaching, research, and service missions of the School; oversee budget (in a responsibility centered management environment), personnel, and program activities; coordinate faculty reappointment, promotion, and tenure reviews; supervise School staff; guide the development, implementation, and revision of new and existing academic programs; coordinate faculty workloads and academic course schedules; represent and promote the School within the University and to external communities; supervise student success initiatives through advising, recruitment, internship, scholarship and grant programs; serve on college and university committees, and as a liaison for School advisory boards; coordinate all committee activities within the School ; oversee the operations of Porthouse Theatre,  the professional summer theatre located near the Kent State campus with a 3000+ subscription base and fifteen week annual production season.

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in one of the disciplines of the school and experience generally commensurate to the rank of full professor. OR Significant academic or equivalent professional experience generally commensurate to the rank of full professor. 

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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Disabled / Veterans