Department Chair of Art

Jackson State University, United States

Updated: about 20 hours ago
Location: Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
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Position Details
Position Information


Posting Number F00369P
Position Title Department Chair of Art
Department College of Liberal Arts
FLSA Exempt
Salary not listed
Grant Funded No
Location Main Campus
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Administrator
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired start date 07/01/2024
Position Summary
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for Department Chair of Art.

Qualifications


Minimum Required Education
A terminal degree (MFA, PHD) in one of the areas of instruction in the department.
Minimum Required Experience
  • Experience in administrative academic leadership.
  • Direct experience with NASAD accreditation processes and procedures.
  • At least seven (7) years of teaching experience and a proven record of teaching excellence at the college or university level.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to secure external funding through grant writing and fundraising efforts.
  • A strong record of creative work or scholarly research equivalent to the rank of associate or full
  • professor.
  • Strong record of service in an academic setting.
Skills and Abilities
Please review the Minimum Required Experience and Qualifications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaching two courses each semester.
  • Planning, developing, and administering the department’s budget.
  • Actively seeking and securing external funding through grant writing and fundraising efforts.
  • Representing the art department to the College of Liberal Arts, the university, professional organizations, and the general public.
  • Participating in public departmental and university programming.
  • Maintaining an agenda of creative and scholarly work.
  • Upholding the goals of the department and the university while supporting a growing undergraduate program.
  • Preparing reports on academic and institutional data.
  • Facilitating and maintaining NASAD accreditation.
  • Supervising facilities and resources for the art department.
  • Organizing recruitment and advising efforts.
  • Leading and supporting a diverse and dynamic faculty.

Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date 01/10/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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