[NEohioPAL] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Univ of Akron, School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration

[Dixon,Tamra J]

Position Announcement

School Director/Professor, School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts
Administration-JR# 4596

 

 

 

School Director, Professor

School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration


The University of Akron


 

The University of Akron seeks a Director to help its already strong
School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration achieve further
regionally, nationally, and internationally.

 

The School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration at The University
of Akron encourages undergraduate and graduate students to explore and
expand their educational and cultural horizons through comprehensive
investigations of art and life.

 

At the undergraduate level, the B.A. curricula in dance and theatre
focus on technique and creative exploration within a broad liberal arts
context.   The B.F.A. degree in dance prepares talented students for
professional careers in dance performance and choreography.

 

The Modular Master Degree program in theatre, designed for advanced
students of theatre arts, is structured so that the program can be
completed in intensive five-week sessions over the course of three
summers.   This program is particularly popular with teachers desiring
to complete a graduate degree in theatre without having to take leave
from their jobs.

 

The graduate program in arts administration is one of approximately 25
programs across the country with a curriculum designed to prepare
students for successful careers in the business of not-for-profit arts.

 

In 2006 the School moved into the new Center for Dance and Theatre at
Guzzetta Hall. This world-class facility features seven technology
enhanced dance studios, including The Francia Holliday Albrecht Dance
Performance Studio; administrative and faculty offices; scene and
costume shops; technology enhanced classrooms including a design
lab/studio; and training room, physiotherapy, and locker room
facilities. 

 

The School is also in the developmental stages of phase two of its
building expansion that will include a new 450-seat theatre supporting
music, dance, and theatre performances and productions. 

 

The school's four performance spaces, scene and costume shops, and a
design studio offer students the possibility to work on their craft.
Sandefur Theatre in Guzzetta Hall is a flexible black-box theatre
seating up to 125 patrons. Also in Guzzetta Hall is the Varian Theatre,
a black-box studio space for classes as well as the performance of
experimental plays and intimate work. In Kolbe Hall is the Paul A. Daum
Theatre, a 250-seat proscenium space. Adjacent to Guzzetta Hall is E.J.
Thomas Performing Arts Hall, the region's flagship performance venue. 

 

More information on The University of Akron can be found at:
www.uakron.edu <http://www.uakron.edu/> . More information on the School
of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration can be found at:
www.uakron.edu/dtaa <http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa> .

 

Position qualifications: Significant administrative experience.
Appropriate terminal degree. Eligibility for tenure as full professor.
Competency in curriculum planning and assessment, strategic planning,
collaborative management, and student recruitment. Experience in fiscal
and human resource management. 

 

Duties/responsibilities: The School Director will oversee the day-to-day
operations of the school and its programs; develop and maintain
collaborative relationships with faculty, students, alumni, donors,
community agencies, professional societies, university units, and the
public; represent the school to internal and external offices and
groups; manage the school budget and oversee the management of school
facilities; provide leadership in strategic planning and accreditation;
perform other appropriate duties such as coordinating student
recruitment.

 

To apply: Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, e-mail
addresses, and phone numbers of three academic/professional references
who will be contacted for finalists. Review of applications will begin
November 12, 2007, and continue until position is filled. 

 

Anticipated start date for position: July 1, 2008. 

 

Send application materials to:

Dr. Dudley Turner, College of Fine and Applied Arts

Chair of Search Committee 

The University of Akron

Akron, Ohio 44325-1001

 

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