Dean, Jordan College of Fine Arts

With the completion of a $154 million fundraising campaign and implementation of a new strategic plan, Butler University, which combines liberal arts and professional studies in a thriving urban setting, is poised to strengthen its position as a leading master’s comprehensive university.
We invite nominations and applications for the position of Dean, Jordan College of Fine Arts. The Dean reports directly to the Provost, is the principal academic and administrative officer of the College, and is responsible for academic and artistic programs, financial planning, and the daily operations of the College in consultation with its faculty and staff. Combining conservatory-style programs with a curriculum rich in the liberal arts, the Jordan College of Fine Arts is the home of nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate programs in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and arts administration, and graduate programs in music and dance. The Department of Dance, School of Music, and Department of Theatre are accredited institutional members of their respective national associations, NASD, NASM, and NAST. The college is vitally connected to the Indianapolis community through its faculty scholars and artists, student performances and internships, and the varied programs at Clowes Memorial Hall. For more information on specific responsibilities and type of candidate we are seeking, visit www.butler.edu/jcfa/jcfa-dean-search .

Expected credentials are:

• A terminal degree or equivalent professional and leadership experience in any of the fields in the College.
• Scholarly and creative achievements commensurate with appointment as a full professor at Butler University.
• Significant administrative experience, including responsibility for budgeting, program/curriculum development, and personnel/facilities management.
• Demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body.

Applications are will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin
September 7, 2010 and will continue until a selection is made. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least four references who may be invited to contribute letters and commentary. No further reference checks will be made without the approval of the applicant. Finalists will be required to submit to a background check.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be submitted electronically to Dean Chuck Williams, Butler College of Business, and Chair, JCFA Dean’s Search Committee, at jcfasearch@butler.edu.
Please send all materials in .pdf format.

Butler University is committed to cultural diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. We are an equal opportunity educational institution and employer and actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Butler University, founded in 1855 by attorney and abolitionist Ovid Butler, is home to about 3900 undergraduate and 500 graduate students in six Colleges and more than 60 academic majors. The campus occupies 290 acres in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood near the White River on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The University emphasizes a liberal arts-based education with the goal of teaching clear and effective communication, appreciation of beauty, and a commitment to lifelong learning, community service and global awareness.
For further information visit the Butler website at www.butler.edu