Dean

Company: Asian American Arts Alliance
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA 90024Deadline Rolling Posted Jul 30, 2024 PositionDean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and TelevisionThe University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of dean of the School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT). UCLA is the only university in the country to offer the study of theater, film, television and digital media integrated within a single school, reaping the strengths that come from artistic convergence and the crossing of media boundaries. One of UCLA's 12 professional schools, TFT benefits from unique synergies within UCLA as well as its location within the dynamic city of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world. The school has approximately 200 faculty (both tenure track and adjunct), 150 staff, and approximately 700 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in B.A., M.A., M.F.A. and Ph.D. programs. TFT's talented faculty and alumni have won Oscars, Emmys, Tonys and numerous other artistic accolades in the performing arts.The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $400,000 - $490,000, commensurate with related experience and qualifications. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy - .RequirementsUCLA seeks a visionary leader to build upon TFT's tradition of inclusive excellence and advance the School to a new level. Ideal candidates will be nationally and/or internationally recognized for scholarly and/or professional achievement, with demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in a creative environment and in academia, and a strong commitment to education and scholarship. Minimum requirements include:

• A record of distinguished scholarly accomplishment and/or comparable achievements in film, television, theater, or digital media;
• Significant organizational leadership and administrative responsibility;
• Demonstrated success in external relations and fundraising, particularly with alumni;
• An established record of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Credentials that merit appointment at the rank of full professor.The search committee enthusiastically welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. In addition to the above minimum requirements, the committee will also consider the factors below when evaluating candidates for this important leadership role. A successful candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and characteristics:
• Experience with broad global traditions of theater and filmmaking as well as with the media and entertainment industries;
• An energetic, entrepreneurial, diplomatic, and consultative leadership style that inspires students, faculty, and staff at all levels;
• Ability to collaborate with the faculty to articulate and build consensus around a vision and distinguishing identity for TFT in its teaching and research/creative work;
• A commitment to supporting and cultivating a world-class and diverse faculty;
• A commitment to shared governance;
• A track record of effective personnel, fiscal, and physical resources management;
• A track record of developing and nurturing relationships and partnerships across a variety of disciplines and with external partners;
• A proven ability to serve as an advocate for the School and its initiatives across campus and beyond.Application InstructionsTo see the full position announcement, submit nominations and applications, or address inquiries to their Isaacson, Miller consultants David Bellshaw and Rafael Escobedo, please visit . Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To be ensured full consideration, please submit a letter of interest, diversity statement and curriculum vitae by November 25, 2024.
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