Significant academic leadership and administrative experience,
including strategic planning, budget and resource management,
personnel management, and organizational change.
A strong understanding of the distinctive academic, creative,
research, performance, production, and facilities needs of arts
disciplines.
A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research,
scholarship, and creative activity.
A record of effectively engaging faculty, staff, students,
academic leaders, donors, community partners, and other
stakeholders.
A record of fostering a welcoming educational and professional
environment for students, faculty, and staff from a range of
backgrounds and experiences.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate many of the
following:
- A compelling vision for arts education, research, and creative
practice within a public research university.
- A collaborative, transparent leadership style and ability to
build trust and shared priorities.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, listening, and
problem-solving skills.
- Success advocating for resources and addressing complex
facilities and space needs.
- Experience advancing research, scholarship, and creative
activity.
- Success in fundraising, development, community engagement, and
external relations.
- An ability to articulate the value of the arts to diverse
audiences.
- An interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and new
opportunities for the arts.
- An engaged leadership presence and enthusiasm for participating
in the artistic and creative life of the College.
To Apply:
The responsibilities, qualifications, and preferences listed in
this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of
the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills,
experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be
effective in this role. Please submit application materials that
demonstrate how your experience, leadership record, and
professional accomplishments align with the qualifications and
priorities of the position and describe your interest in serving as
Dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah.
For more information and to apply to this position please
apply here: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su528
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled;
individuals who
apply by November 6, 2026 will be given first
consideration. Upon application, please submit a PDF
version of your CV/resume and a cover letter. All applications and
nominations will be held in confidence. Refer to our blog on
strengthening application materials and letters of interest
here.
Department: 00002 - EVPAA - Academics
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01599CF
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9873994"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/210248
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience
working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment
to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon
request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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in education programs or activities extends to admission and
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regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title
IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and
telephone number, can be located at
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at
https://oeo.utah.edu.
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