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Professor and Chair of Art Education and Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Program (IADS)

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2025
Title: Professor and Chair of Art Education and Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Program (IADS) Employee Classification: Dept Chair/Div Head Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design-Gen-136000 Job Location: Denton Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. FTE: 1.00 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The Department of Art Education offers B.F.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Art Education, a Graduate Certificate in Museum Education, and the IADS program offers B.A. degrees with concentrations in three pathways: Arts Management, Design Management, and Open Track. Both of these programs, which are merging, enable students to prepare to begin a career in arts and design professions, continue their studies in graduate school, or to become leaders and educators in a variety of educational settings. Programs Art Education: B.F.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, plus a Graduate Certificate in Museum Education IADS: B.A. degrees with concentrations in Arts Management, Design Management, and Open Track Our faculty are engaged artists, scholars, designers, and educators recognized nationally and internationally for their intellectual and creative research. Our programs prepare students to begin careers in arts and design professions, continue graduate studies, or become leaders and educators in diverse educational settings. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Overview The College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for Chair of the Department of Art Education and Interdisciplinary Arts and Design Studies Program. This pivotal leadership role at a Carnegie Tier 1 research university oversees the merger of these two dynamic academic units: Art Education and Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies (IADS). The Department of Art Education has a long-standing reputation for excellence and innovation. This appointment marks an exciting moment as it combines with IADS, the fastest-growing undergraduate program in the college. IADS plays a central role in advancing interdisciplinary approaches to art, design, and culture. The Chair provides leadership for the Department of Art Education and the Interdisciplinary Arts and Design Studies Program and is responsible for the vision of its academic endeavors and the advancement of excellence in research and creative activity, teaching, and service across the Art Education Department and Interdisciplinary Arts and Design Studies (IADS) program. The Chair will support the merged program's continued growth and facilitate curricular innovations that develop its interdisciplinary potential. Key responsibilities include collaborating on the redesign of the Ph.D. program to expand its scope beyond the current art education focus. The ideal candidate will bring a consultative and collaborative leadership style, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to build consensus across diverse faculty and disciplines. The Chair will complement existing research strengths while positioning both Art Education and IADS as integral contributors to CVAD's success. The Chair manages fiscal and personnel issues, represents the department to internal and external constituencies, and actively participates in fundraising initiatives. The Chair will teach one class each semester. The Chair reports to the Dean and works closely with CVAD's Associate Deans, the other CVAD Department Chairs, the Foundations Director, and Art Education and IADS faculty. The ideal candidate will bring visionary thinking, a passion for art and design, entrepreneurship, administration, and the highest standards of creative and scholarly excellence to the position. Evidence of professional and progressive leadership within an institution or organization, excellent management and mentoring skills, and the proven ability to manage a large and varied department is essential. These attributes may be demonstrated through a track record as an artist, designer, practitioner, teacher, researcher, and/or administrator. The Chair will adhere to and foster the highest standards of ethical conduct, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, appropriate financial oversights and controls, as well as safety, security, and confidentiality precautions related to the position. Minimum Qualifications For this 12-month faculty administrator appointment, we seek a candidate who has a terminal degree in Art Education, Arts and Design Administration, Interdisciplinary Arts and Design, or a related field and has professional experience sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of collaborative administrative leadership and program development and implementation within a university, effective communication skills, and the proven ability to successfully partner in curriculum building and arts advocacy. Required License/Registration/Certifications Work Schedule varies based on assignment Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Upload a statement regarding your research or creative activity. On the application describe your experience with Interdisciplinary Arts and Design Studies. Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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