Dean of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts

Dean of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts POSITION DETAILS Brooklyn College, a vibrant senior college of the City University of New York, invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. Founded in 1930 on a beautiful 35-acre campus, Brooklyn College is one of 25 higher educational institutions of the City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban university system in the nation. The college enrolls approximately 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students and includes 464 full-time faculty members. We seek a visionary leader for the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts with a history of innovative program development and collaborative academic leadership. The ideal candidate will be eager to engage with diversity and exhibit a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and heterogeneity. Successful candidates will bring their experience in mentoring faculty, unique creativity, sensitivity, insights, and perspectives to a college community that seeks innovation in scholarship, creative expression, teaching, and service. The School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts includes approximately 913 undergraduate students, 506 graduate students, 67 full-time faculty, and a dedicated group of adjunct faculty. Excellent facilities, distinguished faculty artists and performers, coupled with our location in the center of the nation's creative capital, provides our students career opportunities in the performing, creative, and media arts while inspiring them to find their artistic voices. Working collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff, the dean will advance the strategic plan that furthers the academic and intellectual identities of the school. Reporting to the provost, the dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the school. The dean sets the standard for intellectual and creative engagement and accomplishment; provides strategic vision and operational leadership based on best practices; promotes diversity, inclusion, and collaboration; builds community across faculty, staff, and students; ensures students are served by academic programs of the highest quality; oversees systems and processes that ensure academic integrity and rigor; advances improvements in faculty life; promotes and supports faculty scholarship; encourages experimentation in pedagogy and programming; oversees faculty hiring and retention; and builds external partnerships to support student academic and career preparation and faculty development. QUALIFICATIONS This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Required A doctorate in a relevant discipline Knowledge and experience with MSCHE accreditation standards Deep understanding and appreciation for liberal learning and interdisciplinary scholarship Extensive knowledge of best practices in higher education academic administration Experience supervising and mentoring faculty and staff A record of outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service Academic leadership experience at the chair level or above Budget management experience Experience in innovative program development Potential to fundraise effectively Demonstrated commitments to diversity and inclusion Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Collaborative management style Strong work ethic and orientation to academic service Preferred Progressive experience in academic administration at a mid-size public institution Interest in shared leadership and culture change in a large organization Experience in grant writing Successful record of innovative program development CUNY TITLE Dean COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $180,000 - $200,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience. HOW TO APPLY From our job posting system, select "Apply Now'', create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. Applicants should upload one paginated PDF document that includes a cover letter, an up-to-date CV, and the names and contact information for five professional references. CLOSING DATE March 1, 2025 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Executive EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category. Job ID: 29734 Location: Brooklyn College #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-03