Director of the School of Theatre

2 months ago

Greensboro, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Position Number:

998630

Functional Title:

Director of the School of Theatre

Position Type:

Tenure Stream

Position Eclass:

FE - Faculty 10 month non-leave ear

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

UNC Greensboro is a minority serving institution with an undergraduate population of 53% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The School of Theatre and the College of Visual and Performing Arts seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus­-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of nearly 18,000 students, including 3,500 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. UNC Greensboro is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNC Greensboro is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/DN employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), the School of Theatre is comprised of over 21 full-time faculty, five full-time staff members, and enrolls approximately 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The school offers eight distinct degree tracks in liberal arts and professional degree programs including MFAs in Design, Theatre for Youth, and Music Direction for Musical Theatre; BFAs in Drama with concentrations in Acting, Design and Technical Production, Theatre Education, and Musical Theatre; and a BA in Drama. The School of Theatre produces a season of 7-8 productions, including an annual film project, in a multitude of theatre spaces.

Position Summary:

The UNC Greensboro School of Theatre, housed within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, seeks an accomplished and collaborative leader with extensive academic and administrative experience as well as significant achievements as a theatre artist and/or scholar. The Director of the School of Theatre is a ten-month position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Theatre with tenure. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The successful candidate will:

  • Provide visionary leadership to the diverse School of Theatre by guiding strategic planning, facilitating direction, and fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Experience providing leadership that advances equity, accessibility, community building, and inclusivity in strategic administrative decision making, faculty development, recruitment, curriculum design, programming, and interactions with our students and our community.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development in key diversity competencies, including culturally responsive pedagogy, racial literacy, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, and supporting students with diverse abilities.
  • Lead and manage all aspects of the School of Theatre, including academic programs, production seasons, and faculty development.
  • Manage fiscal and business resources through comprehensive budgeting.
  • Provide effective personnel management and interpersonal skills with a proven record of sustaining positive collaborations between colleagues, building successful teams, and mentoring professionals and students.
  • Promote and advocate for the School of Theatre within the College, University, and community.
  • Maintain balance and equity between the academic areas of the School of Theatre while supporting faculty research, creative activity, and professional development.
  • Collaborate with faculty to support and develop innovative curricula, initiatives, and teaching that are responsive to the evolving needs of students and the development of the theatre industry.
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas of expertise to a diverse student body.
  • Promote professional alliances including fostering partnerships within the University and with external organizations to enhance educational and professional opportunities for students.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree or equivalent professional experience with evidence of outstanding teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service.
  • Credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
  • Proven record of inclusive and strategic leadership, fostering faculty and student development to enhance diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
  • Significant experience in fiscal oversight and management.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining the confidence of a faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the professional community.
  • Ability to contribute to UNCG’s core values of inclusiveness, collaboration, sustainability, and transparency.
  • Experience managing complex projects and academic programs.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • An ongoing engagement with the field that demonstrates a broad range of historic and contemporary practices in pedagogy, scholarship, and artistry.
  • Three years of administrative or leadership experience at the collegiate level
  • Demonstrated understanding of current challenges in higher education, particularly how systemic inequities shape institutional dynamics.
  • Record of community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Tenure Status:

Tenure, Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All materials must be submitted electronically through the online application process. Required application materials include:
· Letter of application· Current CV· Name, e-mail and phone contact information for three references. If selected as a potential candidate, these references will be contacted.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Nominations and inquiries about the position may be directed to the Chair of the UNCG School of Theatre Director Search Committee, Dr. Charles Young, at cryoung3@uncg.edu. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received by November 29, 2024. Review of applications will begin and will continue until the position is filled.

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department:

School of Theatre - 12222

Job Open Date:

10/30/2024

For Best Consideration Date:

11/29/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

10

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - C, Walking - F

Work Environment:

Inside - C, Outside - F

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