Department Chair – Art & Music (Open Rank)

The University of Texas Permian Basin’s College of Arts and Humanities welcomes applications for the position of Professor or Associate Professor and Department Chair of Visual and Performing Art

Salary Range

Associate Professor

$75,000.00 depending on qualifications

Professor

$80,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

The University of Texas Permian Basin’s College of Arts and Humanities welcomes applications for an Associate Professor/Professor and Department Chair of Visual and Performing Arts on a 9-month contract with summer stipend for June, July, and August with a negotiated start date. We seek individuals with a passion for the visual and performing arts, experience leading art or music programs, and experience teaching and maintaining a scholarly/creative agenda in Art or Music appropriate for an associate professor or professor. The chair supports the students, faculty, and staff by providing academic and administrative leadership in the areas of strategic planning; resource management; faculty recruitment, evaluation, and retention; programmatic growth; curricular development; and student progress and completion. As part of the College of Arts and Humanities leadership team, the director will work with the dean and other directors and College administrators to ensure effective, efficient, and productive college operations. This position will report to the Dean of the newly-formed, Arts and Humanities College, and will be responsible for providing administrative leadership over the arts and music programs. In addition, the University sponsors a range of developmental activities for faculty, supported by the Heimmermann Center for Engaged Teaching.

Chair Duties

1. Support excellence in teaching, research, and service in the department;
2. Provide leadership for the department’s academic programs in developing curriculum to keep program’s current and relevant, conduct departmental and program assessments and reviews;
3. Manage department resources prudently and fairly and work collaboratively with the dean about emergent school needs and opportunities;
4. Coordinate and support work of program coordinators;
5. Conduct regular faculty meetings to encourage shared governance;
6. Foster open, consistent, and clear communication between the department and college leadership;
7. With approval of the dean, appoint program coordinators for academic programs within the department. Unless otherwise arranged with the dean, the chair will coordinate at least one program;
8. Lead efforts to recruit and retain faculty and make hiring recommendations to the dean;
9. Conduct annual evaluations of all faculty;
10. Evaluate faculty for retention, tenure and promotions and make recommendations to the dean;
11. Provide leadership for faculty mentorship and guidance, particularly for early career faculty and those faculty on the tenure track;
12. Foster ongoing professional development of all faculty, specifically supporting effective teaching and quality scholarship and creative activities;
13. Address questions, complaints, grievances, and suggestions from faculty, staff, and students in a timely and fair manner and in according with University, system, and state policies;
14. Prepare course schedules for each semester that ensures timely completion opportunities for students, adequately fulfills faculty workload, and meets program needs;
15. Collaborate with the faculty to develop a forward-looking strategic plan, consisting on a series of short and long-term goals which are aligned with the University’s strategic plan and designed to promote programmatic growth;
16. Develop and maintain a student recruiting plan, consisting of measurable and achievable goals and benchmarks;
17. Work with faculty, the dean’s office and university staff to recruit students to the university and your programs;
18. Provide leadership and decision making for the department which is informed by relevant student success data at the program level;
19. Cultivate and maintain a positive, collegial, success-oriented and compassionate academic atmosphere;
20. Maintain and monitor compliance with applicable regulatory policies;
21. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities.

Faculty Duties

1. Teach up to 12 credit hours per contract year;
2. Maintain a scholarly/creative agenda appropriate for an associate professor or professor respectively.
3. Face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid teaching interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus for a minimum of four days a week.
4. Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught;
5. Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technology;
6. Mentor students to prepare them for professional practice, graduate studies, and research;
7. Provide support to students in need of academic improvement;
8. Student course evaluations are to be completed in each course;
9. Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades;
10. Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours;
11. Attending department, college, and university faculty meetings; and
12. Attend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities, and community meetings.

Required Qualifications

1. Doctoral Degree in Art, Music, or MFA in Studio Art.
2. Evidence of experience and success in program administration, leadership, and faculty evaluation in Art or Music
3. Scholarly and/or Creative record and agenda appropriate for associate professor or professor
4. Evidence of teaching excellence
5. Experience with NASM or NASAD accreditation
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Expertise or Experience in one of the following areas: Art Education, Music Education, Musical Theater
2. Experience with enrollment growth and program development

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement
5. Transcripts (Preferred)
6. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver’s license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Faculty hours may differ based on class schedule and department need.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation.

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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