Dean of the College of the Arts
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
| Classification Title: | Dean and Professor |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Candidates for the faculty rank of Professor shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level. |
| Job Description: | APPLY HERE: COTA is a thriving college that achieves its mission by training professionals and educating students as artists, designers, and scholars while developing their capacities for critical study and creative practice. Degrees are offered on campus and online and feature a wide range of disciplines as well as opportunities for students to integrate arts and design study with other programs across the university. The College hosts more than 400 performances, exhibitions, and events each year, most of which are free to the public. Faculty and students also present, exhibit, and perform at other local, national, and international venues. COTA is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), University/ Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA), and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). As the College's chief academic and administrative officer, the Dean will play a key leadership role in demonstrating interdisciplinary progress at the confluence of the arts, and the ability to navigate the complexities of a leading American research university. COTA plays an essential role in concert with the educational mission of the broader University, and the Dean will further elevate the College as an engine of the intellectual life on campus in new and creative ways, deeply integrating COTA into the fabric of UF across disciplines. Working with the leadership team, the Dean will set a bold and innovative vision, establish new opportunities for the College within the University's strategic plan, and direct the growth and development of the College through shared governance. The Dean will participate in campus-wide planning and will be responsible for the College's teaching quality, accreditation, budget management, allocation of resources, administration of academic and research programs, alumni relations, and extension of its local, state, national, and international outreach. The Dean will also lead fundraising efforts and ensure that the College meets its goals as it looks towards the next capital campaign. As the College's chief academic and administrative officer, the Dean reports directly to the University Provost. The Dean will demonstrate interdisciplinary progress at the confluence of the arts, and the ability to navigate the complexities of a leading American research university. COTA plays an essential role in concert with the educational mission of the broader University, and the Dean should further elevate the College as an engine of the intellectual life on campus in new and creative ways, deeply integrating COTA into the fabric of UF across disciplines. The position requires an innovative and imaginative leader strongly committed to the teaching/learning process, the highest standards of scholarly and artistic achievement, and the welfare of students, faculty, and staff. The person who holds the position must show evidence of skill in designing and facilitating academic work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences. In collaboration with the leadership team, the Dean sets the vision, establishes new opportunities for the College within the University's strategic plan, and directs the growth and development of the College through shared governance. The Dean participates in campus-wide planning and is responsible for the College's teaching quality, accreditation, budget management, allocation of resources, administration of academic and research programs, alumni relations, and extension of its local, state, national, and international outreach. The Dean leads fundraising efforts and ensures that the College meets its goals as it looks toward the next capital campaign. Direct reports of the Dean include the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, the Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, the Director of Advancement, the IT Director, the Director of Human Resources, the Director of Finance, the Directors of the Schools of Art + Art History, Music, and Theater + Dance, the Director of the Digital Worlds Institute, the Directors of the Centers for Arts in Medicine, and Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship, an Executive Assistant, a Marketing Manager, and a Lead Web Developer & Manager. The University has retained the services of Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search. All inquiries, applications, and nominations should be directed in confidence to the search firm, as indicated at the end of this document. |
| Expected Salary: | The position is a 12-month appointment with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Required Qualifications: | Candidates for the faculty rank of Professor shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level. |
| Preferred: | The College seeks a leader who will further foster an environment that empowers students to engage authentically and creatively with an ever-changing world. The Dean will support and position emerging and established faculty artists and researchers to grow their artistic careers. The Dean will be a capable manager able to draw on a strong and empowered staff to continue to drive COTA forward. The performance and personal competencies required for the position include the following:
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-florida-college-arts/dean. Isaacson, Miller Team |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |