Dean of Arts and Communication

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POSITION: Dean of Arts and Communication

Bucks County Community College seeks an innovative and entrepreneurial Dean to join our vibrant community of scholars and artists to lead our School of Arts & Communication into a new era. Building on the College's long history of leadership in the arts and collaborating with an outstanding faculty of professionals, the next dean will cultivate relationships with arts and cultural institutions across the county and beyond, develop joint ventures that are mutually beneficial, increase philanthropy, strengthen enrollment, and foster relationships that simultaneously benefit regional partners and position the School of Arts & Communication as a leader, hub and nexus of the regional arts community. We seek an individual with the ability to envision the School as a unique entity within the regional arts ecosystem, the skills to build relationships and joint ventures with arts organizations that position the School as a leader and partner of choice, the ability to inspire the faculty and work with them to identify new opportunities, develop new programs, and reach new audiences, the ability to partner with the College's advancement team to increase philanthropy, and the business acumen to manage the enterprise in a fiscally responsible manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidates will be dynamic leaders with advanced credentials in an arts or communication field-such as a master or doctoral degree and leadership experience in academic or independent arts organizations.

• Proven experience growing enrollments or audiences/patrons, philanthropy, managing budgets, and supervising personnel.

• Prior experience as an instructor or have had experience with arts education in some form, such as working with arts education programs within arts institutions, artist-in-residence programs, and so forth.

• Find joy in supporting faculty, engaging with students, securing resources, and positioning the School as a leader within the regional arts community.

• Finally, will possess the acumen to understand and respect the requirements of collegiate academic programs to adhere to standards for accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the National Association of Schools of Art & Design, and the National Association of Schools of Music.

SALARY Commensurate with background and experience

Learn more about the Dean of Arts position and The School of The Arts

APPLICATION

Apply online at: https://bucks.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BCCC

Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate's interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials

DEADLINE Consideration of applications will begin on November 21, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

APPOINTMENT July 1, 2025

BENEFITS

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, summer hours, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.