Texas Tech University

Search Announcement: School of Art Director at Texas Tech University   The School of Art in the College of J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month (9-month academic year appointment with additional summer appointment), tenured Professor to begin July 1, 2025.   The successful candidate will be a visionary, dynamic, and collaborative Director of the School of Art, providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the School. The ideal candidate will be conversant in, and able to navigate, all disciplines represented in the School of Art while leading a thriving program that exemplifies the highest standards of a creative, multi-faceted, and scholarly community. By integrating innovation and cutting-edge technology, the next Director of the School of Art will work collaboratively to advance and shape School of Art programming.    The Director will have the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a wide variety of contexts while fostering transdisciplinary collaboration and interdisciplinary study within and among other colleges at TTU, as well as other universities and partners, nationally and internationally. The new Director will work to improve enrollment and retention levels, providing new ideas and approaches towards growing and managing a balance in student enrollment of majors, minors, and non-majors. The Director will lead the development of strategic recruitment and will work with faculty and staff to attract students for all areas.     Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in a discipline taught in the School of Art. Academic and professional accomplishments and experience commensurate for an appointment at, or promotion to, the rank of Full Professor with tenure. A record of administrative experience and achievement in an academic setting. A record of engaging with community, alumni, and donor relations.   Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: A record of a commitment to excellence in the study and practice of art, scholarly rigor, shared governance, collegiality, and a willingness to engage faculty in strategic planning and decision-making. A record of experience in shared governance, transparency, collaboration, and servant leadership. A record of retaining, mentoring, and advising a diverse faculty cohort and student body as student body. A record of promoting and marketing an arts program regionally, nationally, and internationally as evidenced by. A record of executive financial oversight, including a comprehensive understanding of budgets and other resources allocation.   Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include the following documents in your application: A letter of application that addresses the expectations discussed in the Qualifications and Leadership Agenda. A one-page maximum statement addressing the candidate’s leadership and administrative philosophy and experience. A list of at least five professional/personal references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Resume/Curriculum vitae.   Applications are due by November 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. central time.   Texas Tech University is being assisted in this search by Academic Search. In addition to applying to this position at careers.texastech.edu, candidates must also submit application materials at TTUSOADIRECTOR@academicsearch.org.   Nominators and prospective candidates may also arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with Rich Cummins, Senior Consultant, at rich.cummins@academicsearch.org.   If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.   To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application by clicking here. Requisition # 38983BR. Click https://www.academicsearch.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/8/ASI-Texas-Tech-University-Director-of-Art-ProfileRevP2.pdf to see the full profile.   Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.   Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.   Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay by visiting http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.