Dean, School of Fine Arts and Communication Job at Bob Jones Univ...
Bob Jones University - Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Articulate the value of fine arts and communication from a biblical and philosophical perspective.
- Preside over all School of Fine Arts and Communication meetings
- Serve as a member of Deans Council, Curriculum Committee, and other academic committees as needed
- Participate in Administrative Conference
- Participate in the identification and selection of prospective faculty for the School of Fine Arts and Communication
- Participate actively in student recruitment.
- Raise funds for the School of Fine Arts and Communication.
- Evaluate and recommend changes in academic programs and course content to Curriculum Committee for review and approval and integrate approved changes
- Develop and execute budget for academic programs
- Participate in appropriate professional organizations
- Collaborate with the Artistic Director to provide philosophical direction and deliver BJU's cultural program
- Communicate the religious beliefs of BJU to students and student affiliates
- Answer questions concerning faith, doctrine and creed of BJU to constituents, students, or those inquiring about BJU
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Broad knowledge of the arts from a Christian worldview
- Ability to guide teams of faculty and staff
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Organizational skills
- Strong teaching and classroom management skills
- Ability to integrate biblical principles into the subject matter
- Ability to serve as liaison to various external arts organizations
- Exemplifies a biblical role model for students and colleagues
- PhD - Terminal degree in area of teaching preferred
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.