Dean, School of the Arts
About The Position
Western Colorado University is seeking a Dean, School of the Arts to lead Art, Design, Film, Music, and Theatre programs in Gunnison, Colorado. Reporting to the Provost, this leader will shape a bold vision for creative excellence while driving interdisciplinary collaboration, enrollment growth, and student success. The Dean will lead and develop faculty and staff, expand experiential and career-connected learning, and strengthen connections with alumni, donors, and the broader arts community. This is an opportunity to elevate the School’s visibility and position Western as a destination for creative excellence.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in an academic setting.
- Vision for creative excellence.
- Ability to drive interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Skills to foster enrollment growth and student success.
- Experience in leading and developing faculty and staff.
- Ability to expand experiential and career-connected learning.
- Skills to strengthen connections with alumni, donors, and the arts community.
Responsibilities
- Lead Art, Design, Film, Music, and Theatre programs.
- Shape a bold vision for creative excellence.
- Drive interdisciplinary collaboration, enrollment growth, and student success.
- Lead and develop faculty and staff.
- Expand experiential and career-connected learning.
- Strengthen connections with alumni, donors, and the broader arts community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
