Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business

Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)

Full-Time

Department

College Entertain & Music Bus

Hours

Primary Duties and

Responsibilities:

Belmont University is seeking a dynamic visionary leader, scholar, educator, and practitioner to build upon the extraordinary success of the Belmont University College of Entertainment and Music Business, and lead its outstanding faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners into the future.

Belmont University (https://www.belmont.edu/) is a private, Christ-centered university focusing on academic excellence and whole person formation. Belmont is an ecumenical Christian institution located in the heart of Nashville, one of the fastest growing and most culturally rich cities in the country. Serving nearly 9,000 students from every state, more than 35 countries, and a diversity of faith traditions, Belmont University is the second largest private university in Tennessee.

The Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB) (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/about/) located on Nashville's iconic Music Row, is a globally recognized leader in entertainment and music business education, preparing the next generation of industry leaders across music, media, film, television, publishing, sports and emerging entertainment sectors. Since its roots in Belmont's pioneering music business program established in 1973 and its formal designation as the Mike Curb College in 2003, CEMB has built an exceptional reputation for academic excellence, industry engagement and career-ready learning. With a distinguished faculty that includes scholars, entrepreneurs, songwriters, producers and industry professionals, CEMB offers innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that connect theory with practice and position students to launch impactful careers from day one. Guided by its mission to shape culture through entertainment education that fosters wisdom, character and community, CEMB seeks a visionary dean who will advance its global leadership, strengthen industry partnerships, promote academic innovation and inspire a community dedicated to preparing leaders of character who will shape the future of the entertainment industry.

Reporting directly to the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Excellence, the Dean of the College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB) will serve as the academic and organizational leader of Belmont University's highly regarded and largest college, and will demonstrate exceptional character, creativity, and innovation in line with the University's key principles. Stakeholders have identified vision, integrity, transparency, trustworthiness, authenticity, visibility, an even temperament, and possessing a student-focus as desired characteristics of the next Dean. The Dean will be an exemplary representative of and relentless advocate for CEMB and Belmont University.

The Dean will communicate Belmont's mission to external stakeholders; build philanthropic support among alumni, parents, donors, and partners; and bring a collaborative, relational leadership style to this work. Success in this role will require the ability to lead within a complex organization, understand future trends in the entertainment industry and higher education, and remain committed to Belmont's Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

The Dean will oversee CEMB's academic degrees which consist of:

Undergraduate Programs (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/programs.html): Music Business, Media & Entertainment Industries, Songwriting, Cinema & Television Studies, Sports Administration, Animation & Media Arts, Audio Engineering Technology, Journalism, Motion Pictures Production, Publishing, Film & TV Writing, Media Production

Graduate Programs (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/programs.html): Master of Science in Audio Engineering, Media & Entertainment Industries, Sport Administration

In addition to providing academic leadership and strategic direction for CEMB, the Dean will cultivate partnerships that create relevant, experiential student learning opportunities across campus and throughout the entertainment and music business industries.

The Dean will steward CEMB's resources through effective financial management, thoughtful deployment of personnel, and purposeful fundraising that supports CEMB's mission and strategic priorities.

The next Dean will have a strong record of successful leadership, demonstrated skill as an effective and collaborative executive, and be gifted in relationship building, fund raising, and the capacity to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the CEMB team. The Dean must also possess a robust capacity to manage a complex organization, demonstrate a broad intellectual orientation and appreciation for future trends impacting higher education, and have a passion for the transformational power of higher education. It is also critical that regardless of the Dean's religious faith, they will have the capacity to lead CEMB on Belmont University's Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont College of Entertainment and Music Business reserves the right to exercise a preference for those candidates who support the goals and mission of the University. You may read Belmont's Non-Discrimination statement HERE.

Other Key Responsibilities of the Dean:

• Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for the College, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with alumni, corporate sponsors, donors, industry partners, and the professional community.
• Be a recognized leader within entertainment, media, sports, and creative industries in order to meet fundraising and engagement objectives in partnership with the Office of Development.
• Work collaboratively with university marketing and communications and the Office of the President around strategic branding opportunities.
• Identify and foster opportunities for collaboration across the various Colleges within Belmont University.
• Provide leadership and supervision for CEMB associate deans, assistant deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff, and provide support and guidance for organizational, curricular, and administrative work related to the CEMB.
• Oversee the student educational experience, including student learning, formation, support, retention, and success.
• Lead student recruitment and enrollment growth strategies for CEMB in partnership with university enrollment, marketing, and admissions teams.
• Advance continuous improvement across academic initiatives, with attention to teaching, scholarship, student support, and service.
• Lead the programmatic accreditation processes within the college, ensuring compliance with relevant accrediting bodies.
• Commit to continual improvement of current and future curricula with attentiveness to new program creation,innovation, or emerging industry opportunities.
• Collaborate with other deans, university administrators, and faculty members to advance interdisciplinary initiatives, research collaborations, and shared educational resources.
• Participate in university-wide structures, committees and initiatives as necessary, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the university.
• Manage CEMB's financial resources and budget responsibly in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the university administration to allocate resources efficiently, seek external funding opportunities, and make strategic investments in faculty, staff, and infrastructure.
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate exceptional faculty members in accordance with University policies and CEMB practices.
• Mentor and support faculty through professional development opportunities that foster excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the President or Provost & Executive Vice-President for Academic Excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Capacity to lead a unit that embodies Belmont University's Christ-centered institutional mission
• Evidence of successful leadership experience in an academic and/or professional environment.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and external engagement.
• Demonstrated aptitude in developing, articulating, and implementing a strategic direction within a complex institution.
• Background, experience, and qualifications that would merit appointment to the faculty at the rank of full professor with tenure.
• An appreciation of Belmont University - its past, present, and future.
• Long-standing dedication to academic excellence, scholarship, and learning.
• Demonstrated leadership in promoting hope, unity and belonging among staff, faculty, and students.
• Uncompromising personal and professional integrity.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial and resource management skills with the ability to make strategic budget decisions.
• Ability to listen to divergent views while building consensus and collegiality.

Required Education• Advanced or terminal degree preferred.

Required Experience• At least five years of progressively increasing responsibility and leadership. • Experience in the practice of music business or entertainment or other professions that demonstrate professional achievement.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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