"Associate Dean - College of Fine Arts - Tenure Track"

Job Description

• Facilitate the professional development of faculty.
• Identify opportunities for faculty research and creative endeavors.
• Serve as liaison to the Office of Research and Innovation.
• Oversee collegiate curriculum planning, including collaborative degree planning, assessment, and accreditation.
• Lead the college technology committee.
• Coordinate a variety of outreach activities, including service learning and international education.
• Address formal student complaints and Clery Act Reporting.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution in one of the disciplines found with the College, or a related field, and /or equivalent professional experience in a similar administrative role.
• Demonstrated record of academic administrative accomplishments, including the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and administrators.
• Demonstrated success as a teacher, artist, and/or scholar required for appointment to the academic rank of professor.
• Evidence of progressively responsible administrative experience, especially in the arts.

Institution

Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.