Description

Job Description:
The Director of the School of Theatre and Dance is the chief administrative officer and unit head of the School of Theatre and Dance and is responsible to and serves at the pleasure of the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The Director of the School is the producer and artistic director, in accordance with professional theatre norms, of all production work by the school and the Loessin Playhouse.The director of the School of Theatre and Dance will:·Oversee all personnel matters including hiring, evaluation, tenure, promotion, and advancement.·Assign teaching loads and classes for faculty and staff.·Assign faculty responsibilities for all productions within the school.·Manage and administer all budgets for the school, including state, foundation, and other accounts.·Lead fundraising and community outreach, alumni outreach, and engagement with professional organizations.·Oversee and ensure proper maintenance and use of school spaces, facilities, equipment, and technology in Messick Theatre Arts Center, McGinnis Theatre, and beyond.·Manage and oversee student recruiting and success initiatives.·Ensure compliance with the school’s Unit Code of Operation, East Carolina University, and UNC System policies and procedures.·Prepare annual reporting documents and ensure implementation of the school’s strategic plan.·Contribute to the scholarly and artistic mission of the school.·Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
An MFA, or equivalent terminal degree in theatre or dance from an accredited institution.Strong record of producing theatrical and/or dance productions as artistic director or co-director.·Leadership experience at the university level in theatre and/or dance as director, department head/chair or area coordinator.·Research and/or creative activity, teaching, and service record commensurate with requirements for tenure at the academic rank of Associate Professor in the School of Theatre and Dance.·Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and the community.·Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Well-rounded background in production field, demonstrating diverse experiences that spans managing both on-stage performances and behind the scenes operation.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of administrative philosophy (1-3 pages), scholarly/creative activity statement and/or documentation, and a list of five references, including contact information, online.2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Dr. Laura Prividera, School of Communication, College of Fine Arts and Communication, East Carolina University, 102 Joyner East, Mail Stop 524, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: privideral@ecu.edu). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Date Initial Screening Begins:
11/30/2024