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Director and Associate/Full Professor, School of Art, College of DAAP

University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH · 2 days ago
Education$10.6/hrFull-time

About the role

The School Director is the administrative and academic leader of the School of Art, charged with the supervision of all its interests and activities, and reporting to the Dean of the College.

Essential Functions

  • Leads academic development in all the School's disciplines, and in their collaborative interactions with other disciplines across the College, the University, and the globe.

  • Collaborates with faculty, staff, students and alumni to build a strategic vision that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and creative practice, with an eye towards increasing the school's regional and national visibility.

  • Lets efforts to attract and retain outstanding faculty members.

  • Leads the development and mentoring of faculty, including annual performance reviews and the provision of adequate resources for professional growth.

  • Ensures that students receive relevant instruction of high quality and establish a high standard of professionalism.

  • Engages in teaching (at least two courses per academic year) in area of expertise.

  • Engages in research and/or scholarship and/or creative work in area of expertise.

  • Participates in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the curricula and related matters.

  • Promotes a collegial environment by representing and advocating the views of the School faculty, staff, and students to the Dean and others, and communicating administrative policies and decisions to the School.

  • Manages, develops, and organizes the School's administrative structure.

  • Encourages a spirit of mutual respect among all faculty, staff, and students in the School.

  • Assumes fiscal responsibility for School budget oversight and sound judgment in managing funds.

  • Represents the views of the School beyond the University; strengthens ties with academic networks, professional organizations, and communities.

  • Encourages faculty to seek external funding through grants, fellowships, and awards.

  • Collaborates with UC Foundation through DAAP's Director of Development to build and maintain outside support of the School.

  • Serves on the Executive Committee of the College and advises the Dean on planning, policy, and affairs of the College.

Minimum Requirements

  • For Fine Arts or Games and Animation: Prior to the effective date of appointment, the candidate must have a Master’s in Fine Arts, Games and Animation or a related field, and Three (3) years of relevant administration or project leadership experience such as service as a program coordinator, assistant or associate chair or director, with research or professional project leadership.

  • For Art Education or Art History: Prior to the effective date of appointment, the candidate must have a PhD in Art Education, Art History or a related field, and Three (3) years of relevant administration or project leadership experience such as service as a program coordinator, assistant or associate chair or director, with research or professional project leadership.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, please complete the application and upload the required documents below:

  • CV/resume
  • Cover letter
  • Names, affiliations, and contact information of three (3) references, and relationship to them

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation And Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits)

Highlights Include

  • Comprehensive Tuition Remission

  • Robust Retirement Plans

  • Real Work-Life Balance

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities

Important

To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.

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