Dean, School of Music

Colorado Christian University • Lakewood, CO

4d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of the School of Music provides leadership for the music department’s programs, faculty, and students. Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and quality of education students receive while actively teaching in the classroom. Will recruit and hire traditional evangelical Christian faculty who are able to integrate CCU’s Statement of Faith & Religious Convictions and Strategic Priorities into the classroom.
Ensures the department through its educational activities and programs contributes to CCU’s mission (Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth).
Will develop relevant programs in both traditional and contemporary Christian music. Provides students with opportunities to serve in the Christian communities with a variety of music opportunities. Includes promoting CCU to prospective students and designed to help increase enrollment to allow CCU to expand it’s reach with students for Kingdom works and increasing the reach of the gospel to others.
In addition, responsible for other activities: committee/task force/teamwork, community development both within the CCU community and outside of it to enhance and advance exemplary academics, personal spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.

Reports to the Provost.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job Location
Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado

Requirements

• A terminal degree in a related field of Music and/or significant professional experience together with a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• A minimum of five to ten years of a proven track record with relevant leadership experience. Experience with traditional and contemporary music styles is required.
• A collaborative leadership style and highly developed organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and the supervision of faculty and those who are part of the department’s activities.
• The ability to effectively communicate his or her personal Christian faith and integrate faith and teaching.
• Demonstrated superior oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with students and potential students, the University community, ministry partners, corporate partners, and general audiences.
• Exhibited strong people skills and must be able to work with and motivate faculty and staff members with varied personalities and backgrounds.
• A servant-minded, hard-working individual who understands Christian worldviews and can integrate faith and learning with a passion for Christian education.
• The ability to discern how to advocate strongly for the liberal arts and humanities alongside professional education.

Responsibilities

• Is an advocate and supports CCU’s mission, Strategic Priorities, and the vision of the Provost and the President of the University.
• Be an example for faculty and students by demonstrating excellence in team building and developing positive relationships and communication with administration, faculty, staff, and students. Facilitate School meetings and activities.
• Inspire faculty and students to achievements in both a traditional and contemporary educational setting.
• Teach with excellence and integrate faith and learning in his/her teaching.
• Participate in the broader spiritual, intellectual, and community life of the University to include University performances, lectures, presentations, and community events.
• Be a champion for a Christ-centered liberal arts education that reaches today’s students and has an impact using music, theatre and other related activities.
• Participate in Deans Council and provide up-to-date information on activities in the School of Music and develop policies and procedures collaboratively with the Provost.
• Recruit, shepherd, and develop exemplary full-time faculty, affiliate faculty, and volunteers.
• Evaluate and report on student learning outcomes through annual assessment reports and program reviews. Includes evaluating faculty performance and assisting faculty in their professional development through CCU’s University Performance Model (UPM).
• Involved in student recruitment and in growing the enrollment through Previews, campus tour information, and personal meetings with prospective students and parents, music programs and other related work in the department. The goal is to achieve program growth and enrollment.
• Manage the annual financial budget. Will be involved in development and/or writing of grant opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of SMU national accreditation through NASM including annual HEADS report, degree audits, accreditation assessment review.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Provost or President of CCU.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees.
• Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager