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DEPARTMENT:  Art Education

REPORTS TO:  Dean, Graduate & Professional Studies

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing leadership for the faculty, students and staff in the Art Education program. The program director establishes a vision for the program that is in alignment with the overall goals of the School and advances it by ensuring relevant curriculum and objectives that evolve to remain current with the art forms and fields to which it aligns. Fosters inclusivity throughout the program and department.

Reporting to the Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS), the Program Director for Art Education is responsible for providing oversight of the programs included within their respective area. The director will be expected to maintain a constant presence in the area and support the conceptual and instructional goals of the program, nourishing a culture of research, thinking, making, innovation and experimentation.  Program directors hold faculty ranks and receive compensation and course release for their administrative work as articulated in their administrative appointment letters. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

[Below are essential duties and responsibilities for program directors at the University of the Arts.]

Oversee the Art Education minor, MAT in Visual Art Education, and develop a new Masters degree

Supervise the soon to be launched Creative Arts Therapy Program

Provide academic leadership for the program and sit on/attend relevant committees within the School and across the University; lead meetings of the program faculty

Teach a course load that may include introductory, intermediate and advanced courses

Serve on search committees for new faculty

Faculty and Staff (where applicable) Oversight

• Appoint curriculum coordinators [if applicable]
• Hire new full- and part-time faculty, and staff if applicable
• Supervise and mentor faculty (and staff where applicable), maintaining strong and effective relationships and communication; resolve issues
• Provide on-going review and assessment of faculty and provide classroom observations, annual conversations, biennial evaluations, and reappointment and promotion reviews

Curriculum

• Maintain and supervise adherence to curriculum standards; review all course syllabi
• Work with faculty on course development, assessment and improvement
• Develop courses and revise program as appropriate, in consultation with the dean, to maintain program relevance with industry standards and practices
• Work with program directors and deans across the University to provide curricular and interdisciplinary paths for students
• Create all course schedules

Lead faculty in program and course assessment and improvement, including but not limited to curriculum mapping

Participate in strategic planning, and curricular and accreditation studies and reviews; author all materials, responses, self-studies and curriculum proposals

Organize and participate in student advising and mentoring; coordinate advising activities with the Advising Center

Coordinate student events including, but not limited to, thesis reviews, juries, exhibitions, performances, awards, external competitions and events [this section could be replaced with specifics for the program, then delete this note]

Partner/coordinate/oversee external initiatives for students such as internships and community partnerships

Maintain support and upkeep for all program facilities, in collaboration with OTIS as needed/required

Budget

• Develop annual budgets and prepare all fiscal year budget materials
• Manage and oversee departmental expenditures, including material and supplies and restricted account for scholarships, programming, and awards

Recruitment and Marketing

• Support/coordinate/participate in School/Admissions recruitment efforts, e.g. open houses, accepted student programs and audition programs
• Assist University Marketing by providing up-to-date material such as student work, descriptive copy and testimonials concerning the program and/or discipline

Supervise all program orientation presentations

Assist in the review and processing of upper-level transfer credit evaluations

Support/participate in University development efforts, e.g. award recipient/donor luncheons, UArtist Day of Giving

Work with the dean and Office of Advancement on corporate or foundation grants

Foster mentorship relationships between alumni and recent graduates

Seek creative partnerships with other regional universities and community colleges

Manage and coordinate all aspects of certification with the Pennsylvania Department of Education

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions.  Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary. 

Education:

A terminal degree in the discipline or the equivalent in research, scholarship, and/or creative or professional practice (PhD or EdD required).

Experience:

Commensurate with that of an associate professor or full professor.

A demonstrated capacity for managing resources and personnel, and other management experience related to the above responsibilities. 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to create a vision for the program, develop new courses and contribute ideas for the evolution of existing courses

Ability to develop and deploy a new graduate program within the broad and expansive fields of Art Education

Commitment to advancing the field of Art Education through the innovative use of evolving technologies, methodologies, pedagogies, traditional and new media

Familiar with professional fields adjacent to Art Education, and exhibit an interest in exploring how the fields can effectively interact with each other

A leader in the field with a demonstrated record of excellence, a broad range of professional accomplishments in Art Education

Strong connections to Art Education as evidenced through conference presentations, invited lectures/workshops and professional networks

Commitment to professional engagement with their own discipline

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Effective leadership skills with a commitment to building an inclusive culture that fuels creativity and encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices 

About The University:

University of the Arts’ mission is simple: to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers and creative leaders for more than 141 years.  After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater and writing. It now features 30 undergraduate arts majors, 15 graduate programs and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance and Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery. Learn more about UArts.

 

TO APPLY: Interested, qualified applicants should submit letters of application and resumes to the Human Resources Department via email to jobs@uarts.edu. Please ensure job title is in the Subject line.
 

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