Chair of Art Department

Tenure Status: Tenured

Department: Art - 265050

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented in the department
A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of a tenured faculty member
Previous administrative experience with demonstrated leadership success at the program level or above
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience and demonstrated success in budget management
Evidence of commitment to creating and sustaining a socially just and equitable culture
Commitment to shared governance in the areas of resource allocation, curriculum development, faculty and staff development, and mentoring
Broad knowledge of theories and practices relating to the creation, production, and study of images, objects, and experiences to support a multidisciplinary faculty in their teaching, research, and creative and professional activity

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

Full professor status is desired
Success in acquisition of external funding

Description of the Department or Unit

Department of Art

The Department of Art is accredited by NASAD and has 47 full-time faculty members, over 20 part-time faculty members, over 800 undergraduate majors and offers the following degrees: BFAs in Art Education, Graphic Design, Photography with concentrations in Commercial and Fine Art, and Studio Art; a BA in Art & Visual Culture with concentrations in Art History, Art Management and Studio Art; and a BS in Graphic Communications Management with concentrations in Cross Media Production and Print/Packaging Production. The Department of Art offers a range of travel opportunities including trips to the university’s New York Loft and has offered study abroad trips to China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, and Taiwan. Additional information about the department, the university, and the surrounding area can be found at art.appstate.edu.The Department is housed in Wey Hall and is presently in the process of an ongoing multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation that will be finished in Fall 2025. More information can be found here.

CFAA

The College of Fine and Applied Arts (CFAA) at Appalachian State University is a dynamic, transdisciplinary academic unit that emphasizes experiential learning and offers 30 undergraduate degree programs, one graduate degree program and 13 minors through its seven member departments: Applied Design; Art; Communication; Military Science and Leadership; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment; and Theatre and Dance (https://cfaa.appstate.edu/).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Being an active member of the CFAA leadership team
Collaborating with faculty on a strategic vision to advance the department at the
College, university, regional, national, and international level
Recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating a multidisciplinary faculty
Managing department personnel
Managing department budget and resources
Continuing to develop a successful and diverse faculty and staff and foster a
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Overseeing processes involved in hiring and annual reviews for all personnel
Guiding curriculum development
Providing leadership to complete the annual assessment of program and student learning outcomes
Working with the department faculty to recruit qualified and diverse students to the department
Working with the department faculty to increase the retention and graduation rates of all students
Seeking and securing external funding, fostering relationships with outside funding sources.
Overseeing and maintaining multiple departmental facilities.
Supervising current renovations of some departmental facilities and the department’s return once complete. The first three years of this appointment will include supervision of the Wey Hall renovation and the return to the building following the renovation. Wey Hall is where most of the Department is housed and is presently in the process of an ongoing multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation that will be finished in Fall 2025. More information can be found here.
Maintaining currency in their discipline
Annual teaching requirement subject to negotiation with the dean
Works in cooperation with the faculty to ensure quality in educational delivery and compliance with state and national accreditation standards
Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2024

Suggested Salary Range: From $100K for Associate Professor to $130K for Full Professor

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/09/2024

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/42935

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