Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in New Jersey
Dean of Arts and Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of arts and sciences. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Arts and Sciences leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Arts and Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Arts and Sciences manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Arts and Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Dean of Performing Arts
- Dwight Englewood School
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Englewood, NJ
FULL_TIME
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Dean of Performing Arts
The Dean of Performing Arts provides leadership and direction to the department in alignment with the school’s mission, values, and educational goals and priorities. The dean is held as the expert in developing and implementing the department’s program and pedagogy.
The School seeks a leader with strong expertise, experience and interest to create a cohesive vision for educational, theatrical and musical programs across divisions. The Dean of Performing Arts has the ability to balance artistic goals with fiscal needs. Additionally, they collaborate with other arts and community leaders to create a vibrant arts culture at the school and in the wider community.
Primary Responsibilities:- Leads department’s faculty members in ongoing curriculum review and design, and instructional strategies, based on a strong understanding of best practices, in partnership with the Lower, Middle and Upper School Principals.
- Leads the department’s selection, planning, development, preparation for all theater productions across all three divisions.
- Supports and evaluates, in an ongoing way, the pedagogy and course development and preparation for theater teachers in all three divisions in conjunction with the division principals.
- Works with the Head of School, Principals, the Chairs’ and Principals’ Committee, and the Program Committee to plan and implement an excellent overall educational program across all three divisions in alignment with the school’s “Foundation Documents.”
- Articulates the department’s strategies in achieving the Mission and goals of the School and sets departmental objectives, assessments, and policies accordingly in cooperation with the members of the department and in concert with the Principals and Head of School.
- Strives to inspire a love for all aspects of theater in students as well as an understanding of how best to engage students in learning about theater.
Specific Duties:- Makes recommendations to the Principals for staffing assignments of theater teachers.
- Provides specific professional development in the discipline and coordinates that professional development with ongoing all-school professional development efforts.
- Administers all aspects of departmental spending, including preparation of budget and supervision of expenditures.
- Performs general professional activities common to department chairs/deans. These include, but are not limited to, the following: managing placement of current and entering students, ordering texts and supplies, participating in the orientation of new faculty, supporting the ongoing activities of the admissions office, and supervising the assessment and grading procedures of departmental faculty
- Participates productively as a member of the Chairs and Principals Committee and the Program Committee in order to ensure academic integration of the school’s program and to exchange information and ideas regarding the total school program.
- Holds regularly scheduled department meetings
- Serves as a role model to encourage faculty self-evaluation, professional growth, scholarship, and effective training.
- Involves the department in developing and mapping the scope and sequence of the theater curriculum.
- Regularly observes teachers and meets with them, establishing and documenting those conversations
- Generates yearly evaluation, along with the Principals, of each member of the department.
- Conveys information to members of the department regarding plans; curriculum development and assessment; resources; facilities; and activities which affect department members.
- Publicizes within the school community the scholarship and endeavors of the department and gives recognition to exceptional achievement within the department.
- Works closely with the development office on creating relationships with alumni in the arts.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Position Requirements:- At least five years of successful teaching and/or experience in theater or related fields.
- Knowledge of and experience in curriculum development, including emerging paradigms, pedagogy and methods for the study of theater and a particular eye for the selection and teaching of multicultural theater productions.
- Flexibility, strong communication skills and ability to be a collaborative team leader in the department and across the School generally.
- Approaches position with humor, determination, and humility.
- Sound technology skills.
Terms of Employment:- This is an administrative position. Chairs/Deans return to school one week before the faculty arrives in August, and remain one week after the faculty departs in June.
Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply. - 6 Days Ago
Summer Camp, Art Pre-School and Kindergarten Teachers (Ages 3-4)
- Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
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Long Beach, NJ
PART_TIME,TEMPORARY
- We are looking to hire a qualified professional with experience teaching students ages 3-6 years old. Our ideal candidate will have a degree in education or be working towards a degree in education, t...
- 2 Days Ago
Ceramics Teacher for Beginners
- Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
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Long Beach, NJ
PART_TIME
- Ceramics Teacher for Classes Workshop : The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, located on Long Beach Island NJ (LBIF) seeks the hire of a qualified, energetic and passionate teache...
- 4 Days Ago
Tennis / Pickleball Attendant
- Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
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Long Beach, NJ
TEMPORARY,PART_TIME,OTHER
- TENNIS/PICKLEBALL Candidate will be responsible for providing daily administrative support for LBIF Tennis and Pickleball programs. This includes but not limited to court and lesson scheduling, answer...
- 5 Days Ago
Art Teacher - LBIF Summer Camp for ages 7-12 years old
- Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
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Long Beach, NJ
PART_TIME,TEMPORARY
- Art Teacher Mixed Media and Ceramics for Children's Creative Arts and Crafts Camp ages 7-12 The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, located on Long Beach Island NJ (LBIF) seeks the ...
- 29 Days Ago
Playground Leader
- Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
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Long Beach, NJ
PART_TIME,TEMPORARY
- The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is looking to hire one enthusiastic individual to join our team as Playground Leader. As a playground leader, you will be responsible for supe...
- 29 Days Ago
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Academic Advisor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Blacksburg, VA
- Academic Advisor Job no: 529174 Work type: Administrative & Professional Senior management: Liberal Arts and Human Scien...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Scheduling Specialist (Program Specialist 3)
- Skagit Valley College
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Mount Vernon, WA
- Salary: $4,602.00 - $6,046.00 Monthly Location : Mount Vernon, WA Job Type: Classified Job Number: C24-008 Department: M...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dean of Arts and Sciences
- Rivier University
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Nashua, NH
- Rivier University invites applications for the position: Dean of Arts and Sciences, reporting to the Vice President for ...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Arts and Sciences Dean's Search
- University of Evansville
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Evansville, IN
- The Dean of the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences oversees one of the three major academic units of the Un...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
School of Arts and Sciences Dean's Work-Study
- Texas Wesleyan University
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Fort Worth, TX
- Job Title School of Arts and Sciences Dean's Work-Study Position Summary The School of Arts and Sciences (Dean's Office)...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
School of Arts and Sciences Dean's Student Assistant - No Experience Required
- Texas Wesleyan University
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Fort Worth, TX
- Job Title School of Arts and Sciences Dean's Student Assistant Position Summary Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1....
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Asst to the Dean of CAS
- Andrews University
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Berrien Springs, MI
- DEANS OFFICE-ARTS AND SCIENCES - Asst to the Dean of CAS Job Classification Salaried Full-time (75-100%) Position summar...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Administrative Assistant 1 - Anthropology/Economics/Sociology - SUNY Oswego
- SUNY Oswego
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Oswego, NY
- Job Description: The Departments of Anthropology, Economics, and Sociology at the State University of New York at Oswego...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
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New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River.
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Dean of Arts and Sciences in San Bernardino, CA
After being named the College’s first chair of the Fine Arts Department, Wayne was instrumental in the resurrection of the tradition of the Old Oak Festival, working to bring it back with a focus on fine arts, music, theater and writing.
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Dean of Arts and Sciences in Tallahassee, FL
A webpage on the College's Administrative Gateway includes general information about the consolidation, as well as Dean Reed's memo to the Humanities Division.
December 25, 2019