Alfred University's promise is to help students find their purpose through the goals of Intersections, lnclusivity, and Mentorship. The Performing Arts Division fully embraces this mission and is excited to bring this to life through student-centered performances and experiences. 

　　We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who, in collaboration with the highly engaged faculty, helps guide the Performing Arts towards an integrated curriculum that is both innovative and sustainable. This position will help launch the new interdisciplinary BFA in Performing Arts and increase matriculating majors within the division.

　　The Performing Arts Division provides collaborative, rigorous, and contemporary programs across Music, Theatre, Dance, and Performance Design and Technology. For makers and performers, the Performing Arts Division fosters discovery, ideas, and creativity through innovative learning. Students co-create [live] art. As practitioners, researchers, and scholars, faculty members foster depth of discovery and life-long learning. Each program is designed to be inclusive of all stages of skill, ability, and experience, while facilitating student mastery at all levels. 

　　This position is responsible for recruiting for the new major and providing academic and operational leadership for students, staff, and faculty in the Performing Arts Division. The Associate Dean will participate in establishing a vision for the academic experience that is in alignment with the overall goals of the university. This will include ensuring relevant curriculum, seasonal performance offerings, and opportunities that evolve to remain current. 

　　The ideal candidate will have had a substantial background in a discipline of the performing arts and be a fiery advocate for the Division. Qualities we seek in a leader include: transparency, pragmatism, someone who approaches leadership with positive energy, fosters collaboration, and is open-minded. The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000.

　　Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

　　Serve as a strategic thought partner for the Dean

　　 Represent the Dean when called upon in a variety of settings both within and outside of the university community

　　 Advance initiatives in alignment with school and university priorities

　　Recruitment:

　　Support and participate in all Admissions recruitment efforts & events and. coordinate faculty/staff to aid in these efforts when appropriate

　　Create recruitment opportunities for the Division to ensure balanced enrollment

　　Meet with prospective students when needed and oversee interviews for potential scholarships

　　Assist with recruitment efforts by providing up-to-date material such as student work, descriptive copy, and testimonials concerning the Division for web and print

　　Plan, coordinate, and participate in on and off campus recruitment events including, but not limited to, conferences, high school visits, workshops, and other public events in collaboration with the Admissions Events Coordinator and the Arts Admissions Counselor

　　Provide academic leadership and sit on/attend relevant committees within the Division and across the University; organize and share in leading meetings of the faculty and staff

　　Faculty and Staff Oversight:

　　Work alongside Department Coordinators and the Dean in hiring full- and part­time faculty and staff

　　Supervise and mentor faculty and staff, maintain strong and effective relationships and communication and resolving issues

　　Support the promotion & tenure process

　　Curriculum:

　　Maintain and supervise adherence to curriculum standards. Oversee the review of all course syllabi alongside Department Coordinators. Ensure consistency across departments

　　Work with faculty on course development, assessment, and improvement to maintain academic outcomes and Division relevance with industry standards and practices

　　Work with Department Coordinators, Program Directors, and Deans across the University to provide curricular and interdisciplinary paths for students

　　Oversee the creation of course schedules

　　Lead faculty in program and course assessment and improvement, including but not limited to curriculum mapping and annual assessment reports

　　Participate in curricular and accreditation studies and reviews. Co-author responses, self-studies, and other necessary materials

　　Student Engagement:

　　Organize and participate in student advising and mentoring. Oversee faculty advisors and coordinate activities with the Center for Advising

　　Oversee and assist in the review and processing of upper-level transfer credit evaluations

　　Budget & Finance:

　　Develop annual budgets and prepare all fiscal year budget materials for the Dean's review and approval

　　Collaborate with facilities and the division to ensure the upkeep of facilities and equipment

　　Manage and oversee Division-wide expenditures for materials and supplies, scholarships, programming, awards, and other designated activities

　　Approve staff schedules

　　Approve and manage additional stipends and faculty travel reimbursements

　　Teaching:

　　Teach 2 courses annually in area of expertise dependent on Division needs as approved by the dean

　　Fundraising & Alumni Relations:

　　Support/participate in university development efforts

　　Work with the Dean, University Advancement, and the Office of Sponsored Programs on corporate or foundation grants

　　Foster mentorship relationships between alumni and students

　　Support community outreach and engagement initiatives

　　The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary. 

　　Requirements:

　　An advanced degree related to one of the departments in the Performing Arts Division (Dance, Theatre, Music, Performance Design & Technology)

　　Rank of Associate Professor (or equivalent experience)

　　A demonstrated capacity for managing resources and personnel

　　Preferred Competencies:

　　An advocate in the field with a demonstrated record of excellence and a broad range of professional accomplishments

　　Strong connections to performing arts education as evidenced through conference presentations, invited lectures/workshops, and professional networks

　　Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to building an inclusive culture that fuels creativity and encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices

　　To Apply:

　　Cover Letter in which you address the question: "Why this job?"

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　Contact information for three references

　　Leadership statement regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion

　　Statement on your vision of the future of performing arts and your role in shaping that future (in 1000 words or less)

　　Applications will be given full consideration if received by March 1, 2024. 

　　Alfred University

　　Located in rural Western NY, Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and one of the earliest to have enrolled African American and Native American students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation of issues that matter to our university community, such as diversity and social justice. 

　　The Division of Performing Arts includes four departments: Theater, Music, Dance and Performance Design and Technology housed in excellent facilities. Theater and Music offer BA degrees, and all departments offer minors. For more information, visit: www.alfred.edu/academics/colleges-schools/performing-arts/ 

　　The Division of Performing Arts is part of Alfred University, an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. 

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　　Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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