J. Sanford Miller Professor and Director of Arts Leader

J. Sanford Miller Professor and Director of Arts Leadership

• University of Virginia
• Charlottesville, VA

The University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications and nominations for the J. Sanford Miller Professor and Director of Arts Leadership, an exceptional opportunity for a distinguished scholar to shape the future of Arts Administration and Arts Management within one of the nation’s most vibrant public universities. The holder will join a thriving and well-supported arts program poised for growth; enjoy access to robust resources for research and programming; and collaborate with world-class colleagues across disciplines.

Position Details

The Miller Professor and Director reports to the Chair of their home department and serves as a full-time tenured member of the faculty within the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The holder of this role will be tenured at the level of associate (J. Sanford Miller Associate Professor [of discipline] and Director of Arts Leadership) or full (J. Sanford Miller Professor [of discipline] and Director of Arts Leadership) professor. The College is open to this individual residing in any of the Departments of the college.

This position will teach classes in arts administration and is oriented towards building an undergraduate program in interdisciplinary arts leadership at UVA. The College is interested in incorporating business and finance elements into the program, along with thoughtful representation from arts and humanities departments (including international languages) to amplify dimensions in the industry that are not currently offered at UVA.

The ideal candidate should be well connected nationally and/or internationally in the business of the arts; should have the potential for excellent communication and connection with donors and advancement; and should have the creativity and imagination to realize how to leverage partnerships beyond the College to the benefit and growth of the Arts Leadership program.

Please view the full position description at our website:
https://dsgco.com/search/22669-university-of-virginia-chair-arts-administration

Eligibility

• This is a tenure-line faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full professor; terminal degree is required (MFA or PhD) in a related area to Arts Leadership in a department within the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
• Qualifications consistent with appointment as an associate or full professor: including demonstrated excellence and impact in research, teaching, and service at the highest national levels
• Expertise in the fields of Arts Administration/Arts Management and ability to teach regular courses in this area
• Evidence of national recognition and measurable impact in arts administration and management

This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Virginia. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile.
Please include a copy of your CV and a two- to four-page letter of interest discussing your background and interest in the role.

Nominations can be directed to the search team at: uvachairartadministration@dsgco.com
All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

Susan Van Gilder, Managing Director
Susan Kart, PhD, Senior Associate
DSG | Storbeck
uvachairartadministration@dsgco.com

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to making a final offer of employment. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.