Dean, College of Fine and Applied Arts

Employment Opportunities

Dean, College of Fine and Applied Arts

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark this Posting link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.
Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date indicated in the posting. For positions listed as Open Until Filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

1. A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in this announcement and preferred qualifications where applicable.2. A statement describing your leadership philosophy.3. Updated CV.4. Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Official copies will be required of the successful candidate.)
5. List of references with contact information can be added to the body of the application or attached.

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title	Dean, College of Fine and Applied Arts
Location	Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank	Yes
Provide Rank	Professor -Tenured
Position Number	004071
Department	College of Fine and Applied Arts - 265000

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The College of Fine and Applied Arts is a dynamic and innovative group of seven academic departments, bringing together a variety of perspectives, experiences and real-world education to provide unique opportunities for student success. Its departments include Applied Design, Art, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, and Theatre and Dance. The college supports over 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students, ~200 full-time faculty and ~30 staff. We are also proud of our nearly 15,000 alumni from across the college.
Minimum Qualifications	1. Earned terminal degree in a field represented in the College of Fine and Applied Arts; 2. A demonstrated record of sustained, intentional leadership and growth at the level of dean, associate dean, department chair or similar position; 3. Record of scholarship/creative activity and teaching, and eligibility for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor; 4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build ethical, effective partnerships with stakeholders across and beyond the college; 5. Demonstrated experience with recruiting, retaining and supporting a wide range of talented faculty and staff; 6. Dynamic team-building and leadership skills with evidence of deep appreciation of, and support for, shared governance; 7. Commitment to creating a welcoming environment for students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, while advancing innovative curricula that drive student recruitment, retention, and graduation. 8. Evidence of success in strategic planning, fiscal planning, and resource management; and 9. Successful experience in or demonstrated capacity for fundraising.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Special consideration will be accorded to candidates who demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 1. Knowledge of accreditation processes and governing bodies related to programs in the college; 2. Experience working in a college or school that houses a diverse range of departments and programs; 3. Ability to foster excellence in teaching, scholarship and research while supporting the professional growth and development of faculty and staff; 4. Broad understanding across the multiple disciplines and distinct academic programs that comprise the college; 5. Demonstrated commitment to transparent fiscal management; 6. Strategic thinking that includes the ability to understand and prioritize competing needs; 7. Ability to analyze, operationalize, and create transparent processes and procedures that function across the college;
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Dean serves as the academic leader of the College of Fine and Applied Arts and its seven academic departments. The Dean will:- Provide outstanding leadership to realize the vision and achieve the academic goals ofthe college, and its related Departments;- Support integrated strategic planning and institutional effectiveness initiatives;- Oversee strategic directions, personnel, curricula, and budgets for the college;-Advance and support the wide variety of students, faculty and staff;- Promote a climate of student success for a broad community of learners;- Preside at meetings involving the faculty of the college and appoint ad hoc committeesto study special problems affecting the college;- Prepare periodic reports and keep the provost and executive vice chancellor fullyinformed of the state of affairs and needs within the college;- Engage departmental chairs and the council of the college in frequent appraisals ofobjectives, procedures, strengths, weaknesses of curricular programs;- Collaborate with faculty in a climate of shared governance;- Coordinate the assignment of classroom space and facilities among departments andplan for capital improvements; and- Collaborate with other members of the Academic Affairs team to achieve universityobjectives.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri, 8 00-5 00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week	40+
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Physical Demands of Position	Physical demands typical of office and/or university environment to be met with or without reasonable accommodations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	10/01/2026
Closing Date	11/01/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	11/01/2026
Proposed Date of Hire	07/01/2027
Special Instructions to Applicants	1. A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in this announcement and preferred qualifications where applicable.2. A statement describing your leadership philosophy.3. Updated CV.4. Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Official copies will be required of the successful candidate.) 5. List of references with contact information can be added to the body of the application or attached.
Search Chair Name	Michael Madritch
Search Chair Email	[email protected]
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56474
Posting Number	201501862P

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Leadership Philosophy
4. Transcript-Undergraduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
5. Transcript-Graduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents

Optional Documents

1. List of References with Contact Information