Dean, School Arts

Position: Dean, School of the Arts
Location: Gunnison

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Western Colorado University is seeking a Dean, School of the Arts to lead Art, Design, Film, Music, and Theatre programs in Gunnison, Colorado. Reporting to the Provost, this leader will shape a bold vision for creative excellence while driving interdisciplinary collaboration, enrollment growth, and student success. The Dean will lead and develop faculty and staff, expand experiential and career-connected learning, and strengthen connections with alumni, donors, and the broader arts community.

This is an opportunity to elevate the School’s visibility and position Western as a destination for creative excellence.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS

It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

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