Faculty Openings

 

Theater: Department Chair

Professor

 

POSITION:  The College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks an experienced and energetic administrator with a proven record of successful administrative experience to chair the Department of Theater.  It is anticipated that the position will include a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor, with a starting date of September 1, 2009.

 

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with experience.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. or terminal degree in theater required.  Demonstrated experience in personnel and budget management; demonstrated success in securing external funding; and experience in theater curriculum development.  Knowledge of budgets, strategic planning, resource allocations, and academic procedures is essential.  Ideally, candidates will have a distinguished record of achievement that includes successful administrative and teaching experience at the college or university level as well as professional theater experience.  Teaching experience preferred.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The chair will provide leadership and vision in a department that has a long tradition of excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs.  The chair will serve as a chief academic and administrative officer of the department and will be the department’s representative on campus, in the Five Colleges, and the larger professional community.  S/he reports directly to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and will work with the Dean to develop the educational and artistic growth of the department through faculty and student recruitment, visiting artist relationships, as well as fundraising and outreach activities.  It is expected that the chair will provide continuity with the administrators in the ongoing growth of the Department and encourage collaboration with other departments and colleges.

 

Applications should consist of a cover letter and CV, with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references.  References will not be contacted without applicant’s permission. Additional supporting materials may be requested of finalist candidates.  Send materials to:

 

 

Chair/Theater Search Committee

c/o Lauren Matusko

College of Humanities and Fine Arts,

South College -150 Hicks Way

University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA 01003-9274

 

 

 

Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

 

UMass Amherst is a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual-career couples (http://acn.fivecolleges.edu) and is also a member of the Five College Consortium, along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges. The Department is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.