Savannah College of Art and Design, Liberal Arts
Chair of Liberal Arts
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Georgia, United States |
Position: | Department Chair |
The liberal arts department is home to SCAD Core, one of the most academically diverse general education programs at any arts university in the United States. Students learn to express, defend and investigate new ideas in required and elective classes in subjects including anatomy, astronomy, biology, communication, creative writing, English, foreign languages, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science and psychology.
Join SCAD Savannah as the chair of liberal arts.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day administration of the liberal arts department
- Direct, coordinate and evaluate the academic department
- Develop curriculum
- Foster inter-departmental collaboration and continue to enhance the reputation of the SCAD liberal arts department in academic and professional circles
- Oversee departmental budget, including its development and implementation
- Work with the admission department to recruit talented undergraduate and graduate students to SCAD and to the department
- Teach classes annually, as assigned
- Evaluate professors within the department through class observations, a review of student evaluations, a review of service and professional development and a review of contributions to the department’s goals
- Work with the dean to provide professional development opportunities for professors
- In consultation with the dean and department members, develop a strategic plan for the department that is consistent with the School of Liberal Arts’ goals and overall SCAD strategic plan
Requirements:
- Ph.D., or its equivalent, in a field related to liberal arts
- College-level teaching experience
- Strong portfolio of related professional work
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to motivate students and faculty to think creatively and critically
- Ability to work with students and faculty of diverse backgrounds
- College-level administration experience is preferred
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in 41 majors at locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning.
SCAD enrolls 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. SCAD’s innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners. In 2014, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD in the top ten universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni placement rate. In a survey of Spring 2014 SCAD graduates, 97 percent of respondents reported being employed, pursuing further education, or both, within 10 months of graduation.
For more information, visit scad.edu.
Contact: |
For complete submission requirements, please visit our website using the URL listed and follow application instructions: http://scadjobs.scad.edu/postings/8501 Note: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, cover letter, and resume or CV are required. If you have difficulties in uploading your documentation, please email scadfaculty@scad.edu. |
Website: | http://scadjobs.scad.edu |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/20/2015 |
Closing Date | 02/18/2016 |