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Sam Houston State University — Dean of the College of Arts and Media

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Sam Houston State University — Dean of the College of Arts and Media Sam Houston State University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Media. The university seeks an innovative and future-oriented academic leader who will advance the mission and values of the college. SHSU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution providing excellence through education, scholarship, and service to a highly diverse student body. The new dean is expected to assume office in Summer 2025.

Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.Housed in the award-winning James & Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center, the College of Arts and Media (CAM) offers 13 undergraduate degrees through the departments of Art, Dance, Mass Communication, and Theatre and Musical Theatre, as well as the School of Music. CAM also offers master’s degrees in Arts and Social Practice, Band Studies, Dance, Digital Media Production, Emerging and Social Media, and Music. The college’s programs combine theory and practice to provide a stable foundation on which students build toward their futures.The dean of the college provides expertise and leadership in the development and operations of the College of Arts and Media and in support of the university’s overall mission. The dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and oversees the chairs, faculty, and staff of the College of Arts and Media. Responsibilities include:Participating in and implementing strategic planning.Coordinating, directing, and ensuring good outcomes of the college’s academic programs.Promoting student success best practices.Managing the college budget and overseeing facilities and resources.Selecting the department chairs as necessary.The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented in the college; teaching and scholarly endeavors appropriate to the rank of full professor and tenure in one of the academic units: Art, Dance, Mass Communication, Music, and Theatre and Musical Theatre; and a record of substantive, sustained, and progressive administrative experience at the department chair level or equivalent. The dean must demonstrate a record of effective communication, participation in shared faculty governance, and collaborative work with internal and external counterparts.How to ApplyThe position is open until filled, but applications received by Wednesday, November 6, will be given full consideration. Applications should include: 1) a detailed letter of interest; 2) a current curriculum vitae (CV); and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent in confidence to: SHSUDeanCAM@academicsearch.orgSam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.

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