Director, School of Visual Arts, College of Arts and Architecture

Penn State University(4 months ago)

HybridFull TimeDirector$95,773 - $129,845 (estimated)School of Visual Arts, College of Arts and Architecture

About this role

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Director for the School of Visual Arts within the College of Arts and Architecture at the University Park campus, starting July 1, 2026. The role is a 48-week appointment and requires eligibility for immediate tenure at Penn State. The director serves as the school’s primary academic leader, working closely with the Dean and key college and school leadership groups while representing the school across the university and externally.

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Required Skills

Academic Leadership
Strategic Planning
Faculty Mentoring
Tenure Review
Budget Management
Fundraising
Donor Relations
Alumni Relations
Personnel Management
Curriculum Development

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Qualifications

MFA
PhD
EdD
Tenured Full Professor
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

About Penn State University

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Penn State (The Pennsylvania State University) is a top-ranked, public land‑grant research university founded in 1855 with a multi-campus system led by its flagship at University Park. It provides undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs across a wide range of disciplines while supporting extensive research, extension, and public-service activities. The university is known for its large-scale research and innovation, global education initiatives, and strong industry and alumni networks. Students and partners choose Penn State for its academic breadth, research resources, and statewide and international reach.

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