Dean, Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television

POSITION TITLE: Dean, Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television (LMUSFTV)

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President and Provost, Loyola Marymount University

The Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television seeks a forward looking, collaborative Dean to lead the school in its preparation of the next generation of storytellers, business leaders and scholars.  The Dean serves as the chief executive officer of the School of Film and Television (SFTV), reports to the Provost of LMU and works closely with the Provost, members of the Provost’s leadership team, and leads SFTV’s staff and department heads. The Dean provides executive oversight of all aspects of the school, including fundraising, academic program development, enrollment management, faculty and staff development, external relations and partnerships, operational effectiveness, financial planning, and capital improvements.   

To request a full position description, please email Dean_LMUSFTV@ilmpartners.com

LMU’s School of Film and Television (SFTV) in Los Angeles is among the top 10 film schools in the country. SFTV develops storytellers and industry leaders through coursework, projects, and an emphasis on close mentorship and collaboration. The school uses the power of media and entertainment to enlighten and inform audiences, to deepen connections to one another, and to broaden understanding of the world.

Small class sizes and a collaborative, hands-on approach provide a personalized experience for each of the nearly 1,000 film and television students. With guidance from experienced faculty, students are trained in the creative and practical aspects of telling stories for the screen. SFTV’s students own the rights to their projects, and they graduate with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in a constantly changing industry.

LMU's strong connections to the entertainment industry provide access to a broad range of industry professionals, visiting scholars, special programs, and invaluable community partnerships. To date more than 400 partner companies have hired SFTV students as interns, and more than 70 percent of the undergraduate students have participated in an industry internship during their time at LMU.

LMU SFTV’s intimate classes and supportive relationships give students unparalleled access to distinguished faculty and cutting-edge facilities and equipment.  The campus is located in the heart of Los Angeles’ tech and innovation hub known as Silicon Beach, and is in the center of the world’s film, television, entertainment, and media industries in the country’s most vibrant and diverse city, making the LMU School of Film and Television stand out amongst film schools in the United States.

Loyola Marymount University is a top-ranked, private Catholic university and offers rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and by intention and philosophy, LMU invites women and men, diverse in talents, interests, and cultural backgrounds, to  enrich their educational community and advance their mission:

• The encouragement of learning
• The education of the whole person
• The service of faith and the promotion of justice

Loyola Marymount University is an R2 institution in the Carnegie classifications, and enrolls an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. The university is           home to seven colleges and schools with more than 6,500 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students and 1,100 law students who benefit from the country’s top programs in film and television, business, education, liberal arts, among others.

Please send inquiries, applications, referrals, or nominations to:                  Dean_LMUSFTV@ilmpartners.com

Loyola Marymount seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. LMU invites all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. Please read more about LMU’s commitments and efforts at (https://resources.lmu.edu/dei/).