Job Title: Department Chair of Visual and Performing Arts
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1516
Job Summary The Department of Visual and Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clayton State University seeks applicants for the position of Department Chair. The position begins on July 1, 2019. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Focused on community engaged learning, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts seeks leadership that values and strives to promote diverse cultural traditions at our Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is comprised of the disciplines of Art, Communication and Media Studies, Dance, Film, Music, and Theatre, and offers undergraduate degrees in Communication and Media Studies, Film Production, Theatre, and Music. The largest degree major, Communication and Media Studies, offers a diversity of courses in areas including media studies, design and production, organization and corporate communication, advocacy and social justice. The Film Production program—with the only stand-alone BA in Film Production available in Georgia—is a leader in the education of film professionals in Georgia’s burgeoning film industry and a partner with the Georgia Film Academy. The department’s performing arts programs offer a flexible curriculum, with bachelor degrees in Theatre, Music, and Music Education. The Division of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, and the music education program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The department also offers minors in the above disciplines, along with minors in Art and Corporate Communication, and an AA in Film Production. The renowned Spivey Hall, located on Clayton State University’s campus, partners with VPA in performance and educational projects. For additional information visit http://www.clayton.edu/vpa/home.

Responsibilities

• Teach a quarter-load (9 contact hours) during the academic year;
• Remain active as a scholar, artist, and/or performer in the chair’s area of expertise;
• Be responsible for recruitment, orientation, mentoring, and advisement of students, staff, and faculty;
• Supervise all employees in the Department and administer performance evaluations;
• Make recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion;
• Plan, staff, and schedule classes;
• Participate in program review and evaluation of existing degree, accreditation, certification, and other academic programs; in development of new programs; and in implementation of improved programs to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research;
• Administer the department budget;
• Serve as the Department's representative and liaison with other University offices and departments;
• Serve on elected and appointed committees and accept other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Required Qualifications

A terminal degree in one of the disciplines within the department, with the experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration to a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree in one of the disciplines within the department, with the experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration to a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor;
• a record of effective teaching, service, and scholarly, artistic, or performance activity within the candidate's area of specialization;
• relevant academic administrative experience;
• a strong commitment to the college and university mission and a passion for working with and mentoring faculty and students;
• excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• a commitment to fostering academic excellence; and
• a demonstrated commitment to the values and practice of inclusion and diversity.

Proposed Salary Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the qualifications and responsibilities of the position, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of the candidate’s leadership philosophy, unofficial transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work, and contact information for three current references.

About Us

Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Recourses at (678) 466-4230, or by email at HumanResources@clayton.edu.

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Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.