Director, School of Theatre & Dance

• Director, School of Theatre & Dance

• Position Number: 935008

• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

• Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications

• Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)

• Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

The School Theatre and Dance (https://theatredance.ecu.edu/) is housed in the College of Fine Arts and Communication and enrolls approximately 250 undergraduate students. The school provides rigorous, conservatory-style training within a liberal arts setting. Students are taught and mentored by a faculty of over 25 active professionals, who work to prepare them intellectually, artistically, and practically, to be leaders in their chosen profession. East Carolina University has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) since 2012.

The school offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Dance and Theatre Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts.
The BFA Dance is a triple-track program in ballet, jazz, and modern that equally focuses on choreography and performance. Students in the BFA Theatre Arts choose between acting, educational theatre, entertainment design and production, musical theatre, stage management, and theatre for young audiences.

The School of Theatre and Dance is home to the Loessin Playhouse, which offers numerous productions each season including dance performances, musicals, and plays. The Lossein Playhouse offers professional-quality stage productions for the university and region. Productions are housed in McGinnis Theatre and the Archie Burnette Studio Theatre. Under the direction of School of Theatre and Dance faculty and staff, students perform, produce, and design these productions.

East Carolina University is one of the largest of the state’s 16 degree-granting public institutions within the University of North Carolina system. ECU is committed to maximizing student success, serving the public, and leading regional transformation in the East. The University is in the city Greenville, North Carolina, on the Tar River, a community of over 90,000. Greenville serves as a cultural center in eastern North Carolina. In addition to extensive offerings by the School of Theatre and Dance, School of Music, and School of Art and Design, the city boasts the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, Greenville Museum of Art, Magnolia Arts Center, numerous community schools of music and dance, and more. Outdoor amenities include access to the Tar River for boating and kayaking, the expansive River Park North, a greenway system, and beyond. ECU is located adjacent to the city’s historic downtown. Restaurants, coffee shops, brew pubs, retail businesses, and art galleries comprise this thriving district, which regularly hosts community events.

Job Duties:

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 Education/Experience:

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.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• A PhD in theatre or dance from an accredited institution. ··Research and/or creative activity, teaching, and service record commensurate with requirements for tenure at the academic rank of Professor in the School of Theatre and Dance

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Initial Screening Begins: 11/30/2024

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5772255

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu