Search Announcement: School of Art Director at Texas Tech
University
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual &
Performing Arts and the faculty, staff, and students of the School
of Art at Texas Tech University enthusiastically seek nominations
and applications for a visionary leader as Director of the School
of Art (SOA) at the rank of tenured, full professor. The ideal
candidate will lead a thriving program that exemplifies the highest
standards of a creative, multi-faceted, and scholarly community.
The new Director is expected to assume office in the summer of 2025
and reports to the Dean of the College. The schools of the J.T.
& Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts
provide a supportive visual and performing arts education. Students
join a community of 1100 arts-dedicated undergraduate and graduate
students that includes D.M.A. and Ph.D. candidates.
Texas Tech University is being assisted in this search by Academic
Search. Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in
complete confidence to TTUSOADIRECTOR@academicsearch.org.
For the full prospectus, click
here, and for the Academic Search website, click here.
Nominators and prospective candidates may also arrange a
confidential conversation about this opportunity with Rich Cummins,
Senior Consultant, at rich.cummins@academicsearch.org.
If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human
Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or
806-742-3851.
Applications are due by October 18, 2024.Application
materials should include:
A letter of application that addresses the expectations
discussed in the Qualifications and Leadership Agenda.
A one-page maximum statement addressing the candidate's
leadership and administrative philosophy and experience.
A list of at least five professional/personal references with
contact information, including telephone and email, and a note
indicating the candidate's working relationship with each.
References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of
the candidate.
Curriculum vitae.
To ensure full consideration, candidates must complete an online
application through the Texas Tech University's website.