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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Position
Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>School
Director/Professor, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Dance</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, Theatre, and
Arts Administration—JR# 4596<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=4
face=Times><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>School Director,
Professor<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on"><b><font size=4 face=Times><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:
bold'>School</span></font></b></st1:PlaceType><b><font size=4><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Dance</st1:PlaceName></span></font></b></st1:place><b><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>, Theatre, and Arts
Administration<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<h5><b><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Akron</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h5>
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<p class=MsoBodyText2><a name="OLE_LINK1"><b><font size=2 face=Times><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>The </span></font></b></a><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Akron</st1:PlaceName> seeks a Director to help its
already strong <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Dance</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, Theatre, and
Arts Administration achieve further regionally, nationally, and
internationally.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Times><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>More
information on The University of Akron can be found at: </span></font><a
href="http://www.uakron.edu/"><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>www.uakron.edu</span></font></a><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>. More information on the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Dance</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, Theatre, and Arts Administration
can be found at: </span></font><a href="http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa"><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>www.uakron.edu/dtaa</span></font></a><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Position qualifications: </span></font></b><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Duties/responsibilities: </span></font></b><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>To apply:</span></font></b><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Anticipated start date for position:</span></font></b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> July 1, 2008. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoBodyText2><b><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Send
application materials to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dr.
Dudley Turner, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Fine</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> and Applied Arts<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Chair
of Search Committee <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Akron</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Times><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Akron</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">44325-1001</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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