Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences, VCUarts Qatar
7 days ago
Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts in Qatar
Type Of Search: Internal to VCU
Position: Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Promotion: Eligible for promotion in academic rank
Salary: Commensurate with experience and training. Generous international benefits available.
Program: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Location: Doha, Qatar
Position Begins: July 1, 2025
Review of Applications: Review of applications continues until position is filled. For best consideration, applications are due January 17, 2025.
This full-time, 12-month position is Open Rank, is non-tenure-eligible (term), and begins July 1, 2025.
The Opportunity:
VCUarts Qatar is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and collaborative academic leader to join as the Director of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program. The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Program at VCUarts Qatar is crucial in providing a well-rounded education that complements the specialized disciplines of the arts and design majors. It aims to broaden students' intellectual horizons, enhance critical thinking, and foster an understanding of diverse cultural and social contexts. As a highly multidisciplinary program, LAS requires a director who can learn the expectations and nature of different disciplines and work effectively across them to support faculty and students' teaching and research needs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Implement the ConnectED (General Education) components of the curriculum for the undergraduate degree granting programs;
- Assume responsibility for faculty and staff recruitment, mentorship, empowerment, and evaluation;
- Serve as a program advocate for students, faculty, and staff;
- Oversee all areas of program administration, including course scheduling, personnel, budget, facilities and equipment management;
- Promote excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement;
- Collaborate with the VCUarts Qatar's communications team to promote the program, and increase program's visibility;
- Contribute to student recruitment efforts, collaborating with the VCUarts Qatar's recruitment and admissions team;
- Foster collaborative relationships across VCUarts Qatar departments, Qatar Foundation partner universities in Education City, and offices and departments on home campus;
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of multiple disciplines within the liberal arts and sciences;
- Demonstrate skill in understanding of cultural differences;
- Guide faculty and students effectively in interdisciplinary endeavors;
- Ensure that the program complies with all relevant university policies and relevant regulations;
- Teach courses within the LAS program, corresponding to the needs of the program and the Director's area(s) expertise;
- Contribute to new knowledge in the field through research and/or creative work, with impact at the national and/or international level;
- Participate actively in institutional service, including governance committees or task forces, as well as service to the creative/academic discipline;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- MFA, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines, or equivalent professional training and experience;
- Expertise in one or more disciplinary domains represented in the liberal arts and sciences and a demonstrated ability to work across diverse disciplines to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment for both students and faculty;
- A minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience beyond the TA and/or adjunct level;
- Experience in academic administration or demonstrated leadership in institutional service or service to the field;
- A well-established research agenda and a clear potential for dissemination, external funding, and contributing to scholarship that enhances and extends current school/department expertise;
- Experience developing and leading in a highly ambitious and collegial team environment;
- Academic professional experience in Middle Eastern regional contexts preferred;
- Effective collaborative and communication skills are essential, along with a proven track record of working in a culturally diverse work environment;
- Demonstrated competence working in and creating a trusting, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student culture, or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUarts Qatar;
- Experience recruiting, hiring, and retaining under-represented faculty and staff, and leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among all students, faculty and staff is strongly preferred.
Consideration Process and Instructions:
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. VCU strongly encourages applications from all racial, ethnic, gender, and social identities. Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The following documents should be submitted:
- Cover Letter that includes an overview of professional experience and creative research interests
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see above for details)
- Teaching statement that addresses philosophy of teaching and approach to student mentorship
- List of five professional references including names with titles and contact information (references will not be contacted prior to a candidate's approval)
Only electronic materials submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be accepted. For best consideration, please submit materials by January 17, 2025. Materials will be considered as they are received and until a Director is identified.
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