Department Chair Film Media Arts
Department Chair Film Media Arts
Posted on :
05-04-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Monthly Salary
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-04-2025
Job Description
Details
The College of Fine Arts at The University of Utah the flagship institution of higher learning and research in the State of Utah invites nominations and applications from highly qualified individuals for the Chair of the Department of Film & Media Arts. The anticipated start date is July 1 2025. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts the Chair is the administrative head of the Department overseeing its personnel operations curriculum and strategic direction and acting as the Departments representative and advocate within the College University and wider community. The Department of Film & Media Arts is the largest academic unit in the College of Fine Arts which also includes the School of Dance School of Music Department of Art & Art History and Department of Theatre. The department has a deeprooted commitment to both film and media arts production and critical studies. Students studying in this department include around 700 undergraduates and 12 graduates. The Department offers a wide range of courses in film and media history critical studies screenwriting directing animation production and postproduction. Undergraduate students can earn a BA with optional emphases in Animation and Film Production with minors or certificates in Animation Studies Documentary Studies Film Teaching and Screen Performance. Graduate students can earn an MFA and an optional Certificate in Screendance. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Terminal degree MFA and/or PhD) in Film/Media Arts or a related field or commensurate experience that would warrant consideration in lieu of a terminal degree. A distinguished record of creative or scholarly achievement commensurate with a faculty appointment at the rank of a tenured Associate Professor or Professor including a body of work that represents a significant contribution to the field; demonstrated excellence in postsecondary teaching; and evidence of an active ongoing program of creative or scholarly achievement/research. Significant leadership administrative and supervisory experience including strategic and financial planning curricular innovation and recruitment and retention of faculty staff and students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. RESPONSIBILITIES The Chair of the Department of Film & Media Arts will 1 guide the efforts of a wellrespected faculty to establish effective selfgovernance and strategic vision within the context of a research university; 2 provide strong collaborative and transparent leadership to faculty staff and students; 3 act as their representative to advance the reputation of the Department by building meaningful relationships and partnerships with the film and media arts community locally nationally and internationally; 4 promote student success through recruitment and retention efforts; 5 oversee curricular activities; 6 engage actively in donor relations fundraising and community outreach; 7 administer department finances resources and facilities; 8 encourage and support professional development initiatives for faculty and staff including retention and rank advancement; 9 liaising with film and media arts faculty at the U Asia Campus in Incheon South Korea; and 10 be an active and collaborative member of the Executive Committee of the College in furthering the goals and mission of the College of Fine Arts. APPLICATION Please submit: A 2page application/cover letter that addresses the candidates leadership administrative philosophy and how these pertain to the Department of Film & Media Arts A CV that demonstrates that the candidate fulfills the qualifications for the position The names and contact information for five references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
The College of Fine Arts at The University of Utah the flagship institution of higher learning and research in the State of Utah invites nominations and applications from highly qualified individuals for the Chair of the Department of Film & Media Arts. The anticipated start date is July 1 2025. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts the Chair is the administrative head of the Department overseeing its personnel operations curriculum and strategic direction and acting as the Departments representative and advocate within the College University and wider community. The Department of Film & Media Arts is the largest academic unit in the College of Fine Arts which also includes the School of Dance School of Music Department of Art & Art History and Department of Theatre. The department has a deeprooted commitment to both film and media arts production and critical studies. Students studying in this department include around 700 undergraduates and 12 graduates. The Department offers a wide range of courses in film and media history critical studies screenwriting directing animation production and postproduction. Undergraduate students can earn a BA with optional emphases in Animation and Film Production with minors or certificates in Animation Studies Documentary Studies Film Teaching and Screen Performance. Graduate students can earn an MFA and an optional Certificate in Screendance. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Terminal degree MFA and/or PhD) in Film/Media Arts or a related field or commensurate experience that would warrant consideration in lieu of a terminal degree. A distinguished record of creative or scholarly achievement commensurate with a faculty appointment at the rank of a tenured Associate Professor or Professor including a body of work that represents a significant contribution to the field; demonstrated excellence in postsecondary teaching; and evidence of an active ongoing program of creative or scholarly achievement/research. Significant leadership administrative and supervisory experience including strategic and financial planning curricular innovation and recruitment and retention of faculty staff and students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. RESPONSIBILITIES The Chair of the Department of Film & Media Arts will 1 guide the efforts of a wellrespected faculty to establish effective selfgovernance and strategic vision within the context of a research university; 2 provide strong collaborative and transparent leadership to faculty staff and students; 3 act as their representative to advance the reputation of the Department by building meaningful relationships and partnerships with the film and media arts community locally nationally and internationally; 4 promote student success through recruitment and retention efforts; 5 oversee curricular activities; 6 engage actively in donor relations fundraising and community outreach; 7 administer department finances resources and facilities; 8 encourage and support professional development initiatives for faculty and staff including retention and rank advancement; 9 liaising with film and media arts faculty at the U Asia Campus in Incheon South Korea; and 10 be an active and collaborative member of the Executive Committee of the College in furthering the goals and mission of the College of Fine Arts. APPLICATION Please submit: A 2page application/cover letter that addresses the candidates leadership administrative philosophy and how these pertain to the Department of Film & Media Arts A CV that demonstrates that the candidate fulfills the qualifications for the position The names and contact information for five references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
