Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Institution:
- Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
- Posted:
- January 31, 2012
- Location:
- Tennessee
- Employment Level:
- Executive
- Category:
- Academic administration, Other executive
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, located in Nashville,
TN, seeks an energetic academic leader who will build upon the
institution's current momentum and remarkable growth to reach the
next level of excellence, advancing the practice of art, design and
film.
Founded in 1885, Watkins is an independent, nonprofit institution
offering BFA degrees in film, fine art, graphic design, interior
design, and photography, a BA degree in art, and a post-graduate
certificate program in film. The college became a baccalaureate
institution in 1997, and is accredited by SACS, NASAD and CIDA. The
400 students come from 29 states and several countries. The faculty
is comprised of 20 full-time and 35 adjunct members.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) reports directly to
the President and is responsible for: curricular planning,
development and evaluation; oversight of all academic programs and
academic support areas; leadership and support of the faculty;
academic budget and facilities planning, and the accrediting
process including preparation of material. The VPAA is the primary
accreditation liaison, ensuring accreditation standards and ongoing
college-wide assessment. Reporting to the VPAA are six department
chairs, Director of Student Life, Registrar, and Library
Director.
Candidates should possess: a terminal degree in art, design, film,
art history, art education or similar field; a minimum of three
years as a dean, associate dean or department chair; experience
with institution-wide accreditation and assessment; a record of
successful college-level teaching and creative or scholarly work,
and excellent communication skills. An understanding of
contemporary art, design and film education is essential.
Interested candidates should send the following materials by
February 24, 2012: letter addressing the stated responsibilities
and qualifications, resume, and contact information for three
professional references. Review of materials will begin immediately
and continue until an appointment is made. The VPAA will begin in
July 2012. Materials can be sent electronically to
VPAASearch@watkins.edu or by mail to: Office of the President,
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, 2298 Rosa L. Parks
Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228.