Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music BusinessWe are now accepting applications for a qualified Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University.
Employment Type Staff
Internal Job CategoryExempt (Staff)
Full-Time
DepartmentCollege Entertain & Music Bus
Hours Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:Belmont University is seeking a dynamic visionaryleader, scholar, educator, and practitioner to build upon the extraordinarysuccess of the Belmont University College of Entertainment and Music Business,and lead its outstanding faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners intothe future.
Reporting directly tothe Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Excellence, the Dean ofthe College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB) will serve as theacademic and organizational leader of Belmont University's highly regarded andlargest college, and will demonstrate exceptional character, creativity, andinnovation in line with the University's key principles. Stakeholders haveidentified vision, integrity, transparency, trustworthiness, authenticity, visibility,an even temperament, and possessing a student-focus as desired characteristicsof the next Dean. The Dean will be an exemplary representative of andrelentless advocate for CEMB and Belmont University.
TheDean will communicate Belmont's mission to external stakeholders; buildphilanthropic support among alumni, parents, donors, and partners; and bring acollaborative, relational leadership style to this work. Success in this role will require the ability to leadwithin a complex organization, understand future trends in the entertainment industry and highereducation, andremain committed to Belmont's Christ-centered, student-focused mission.
TheDean will oversee CEMB's academic degrees which consist of:
Undergraduate Programs (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/programs.html): Music Business, Media & Entertainment Industries, Songwriting,Cinema & Television Studies, Sports Administration, Animation & MediaArts, Audio Engineering Technology, Journalism, Motion Pictures Production, Publishing,Film & TV Writing, Media Production
Graduate Programs (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/programs.html):Master of Science in Audio Engineering, Media & Entertainment Industries,Sport Administration
In addition to providing academic leadershipand strategic direction for CEMB, the Dean will cultivate partnerships that create relevant, experiential student learning opportunities across campus and throughoutthe entertainment and music business industries.
The Dean will steward CEMB's resources through effective financialmanagement, thoughtful deployment of personnel, andpurposeful fundraisingthat supports CEMB's mission and strategic priorities.
The next Dean will have a strong record of successful leadership, demonstrated skill as an effective and collaborative executive,and be gifted in relationship building, fund raising, and the capacity to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the CEMBteam. The Dean mustalso possess a robust capacity to manage a complex organization, demonstrate abroad intellectual orientation and appreciation for future trends impactinghigher education, and have a passion for the transformational power of highereducation. It is also critical thatregardless of the Dean's religious faith, they will have the capacity to leadCEMB on Belmont University's Christ-centered, student-focused mission.
Other Key Responsibilities of the Dean:- Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for the College, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with alumni, corporate sponsors, donors, industry partners, and the professional community.
- Be a recognized leader within entertainment, media, sports, and creative industries in order to meet fundraising and engagement objectives in partnership with the Office of Development.
- Work collaboratively with university marketing and communications and the Office of the President around strategic branding opportunities.
- Identify and foster opportunities for collaboration across the various Colleges within Belmont University.
- Provide leadership and supervision for CEMB associate deans, assistant deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff, and provide support and guidance for organizational, curricular, and administrative work related to the CEMB.
- Oversee the student educational experience, including student learning, formation, support, retention, and success.
- Lead student recruitment and enrollment growth strategies for CEMB in partnership with university enrollment, marketing, and admissions teams.
- Advance continuous improvement across academic initiatives, with attention to teaching, scholarship, student support, and service.
- Lead the programmatic accreditation processes within the college, ensuring compliance with relevant accrediting bodies.
- Commit to continual improvement of current and future curricula with attentiveness to new program creation,innovation, or emerging industry opportunities.
- Collaborate with other deans, university administrators, and faculty members to advance interdisciplinary initiatives, research collaborations, and shared educational resources.
- Participate in university-wide structures, committees and initiatives as necessary, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the university.
- Manage CEMB's financial resources and budget responsibly in alignment with strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with the university administration to allocate resources efficiently, seek external funding opportunities, and make strategic investments in faculty, staff, and infrastructure.
- Recruit, hire, and evaluate exceptional faculty members in accordance with University policies and CEMB practices.
- Mentor and support faculty through professional development opportunities that foster excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
- Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the President or Provost & Executive Vice-President for Academic Excellence.
Required Qualifications:
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.- Capacity to lead a unit that embodies Belmont University's Christ-centered institutional mission
- Evidence of successful leadership experience in an academic and/or professional environment.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and external engagement.
- Demonstrated aptitude in developing, articulating, and implementing a strategic direction within a complex institution.
- Background, experience, and qualifications that would merit appointment to the faculty at the rank of full professor with tenure.
- An appreciation of Belmont University - its past, present, and future.
- Long-standing dedication to academic excellence, scholarship, and learning.
- Demonstrated leadership in promoting hope, unity and belonging among staff, faculty, and students.
- Uncompromising personal and professional integrity.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong financial and resource management skills with the ability to make strategic budget decisions.
- Ability to listen to divergent views while building consensus and collegiality.
Required Education• Advanced or terminal degree preferred.
Required Experience• At least five years of progressively increasing responsibility and leadership.• Experience in the practice of music business or entertainment or other professions that demonstrate professional achievement.
