BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Associate/Full Professor and Director of the School of Art
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Application Deadline
January 12, 2026
Position Details This full‑time, on‑campus, in‑person faculty position is for the Director of the School of Art and Associate/Full Professor of Art, Art Education, or Art History at Texas Christian University. The Director is senior administrator of the School of Art and reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. The appointment is tenured and includes administrative responsibilities. The start date is August 2026.
Responsibilities
Provide academic and artistic leadership and contribute to TCU’s goal of becoming an R1 institution, ensuring that the strategic plans of the School, College, and University are aligned and effectively implemented.
Manage the School of Art’s budgets, financial resources, and facilities.
Oversee faculty and staff recruitment, retention, mentoring, evaluation, promotion, and tenure process, and make hiring recommendations to the Dean.
Coordinate faculty course load, curriculum design, teaching assignments, and scheduling.
Lead program development for student recruitment/retention, including scholarships and awards, and maintain accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Oversee full‑time staff in the operations and management of two art galleries and their programming.
Foster a supportive culture of collaboration and community among faculty, staff, and students.
Represent the School positively and work with the Dean on fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.
Work with faculty and area coordinators to develop, expand, and strengthen the School’s research and scholarly activity portfolio, with a focus on increasing externally funded research output and strengthening the MA and MFA graduate programs.
Teach a reduced load in the candidate’s area of specialty and maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and service.
Required Qualifications
Hold a terminal degree (e.g., MFA or PhD) in Studio Art, Art History, Art Education, or a closely related field.
Qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure in the School of Art.
Demonstrated record of administrative and/or leadership experience (e.g., Associate Dean, Associate Chair, Department Chair, Program Director).
Preferred Qualifications
A leadership vision for the School of Art.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with administrative responsibilities (budgets, records, reporting, programs, assessment, facilities).
Success in working with and building consensus among different areas and constituencies within the School of Art’s disciplines and departments.
Proven success of mentorship to faculty, staff, and students of all levels and ranks.
Experience building collaborations across the University, and with leaders and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.
Experience representing and promoting areas of the School of Art to other fields and constituencies within and beyond the university.
Demonstrated fundraising experience.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter including leadership experience and philosophy, teaching experience and philosophy, and research/creative activity highlights (3 pages maximum).
Curriculum vitae.
List of three references with contact information for each.
Application Process After initial review, candidates who advance to the second round will be asked to submit supporting materials, including examples of research and/or creative work, evaluations, observations, evidence of effective leadership, links to a professional activity website, and/or letters of recommendation. All materials are to be submitted online.
Employment Values Statement Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect.
TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Position Details This full‑time, on‑campus, in‑person faculty position is for the Director of the School of Art and Associate/Full Professor of Art, Art Education, or Art History at Texas Christian University. The Director is senior administrator of the School of Art and reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. The appointment is tenured and includes administrative responsibilities. The start date is August 2026.
Responsibilities
Provide academic and artistic leadership and contribute to TCU’s goal of becoming an R1 institution, ensuring that the strategic plans of the School, College, and University are aligned and effectively implemented.
Manage the School of Art’s budgets, financial resources, and facilities.
Oversee faculty and staff recruitment, retention, mentoring, evaluation, promotion, and tenure process, and make hiring recommendations to the Dean.
Coordinate faculty course load, curriculum design, teaching assignments, and scheduling.
Lead program development for student recruitment/retention, including scholarships and awards, and maintain accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Oversee full‑time staff in the operations and management of two art galleries and their programming.
Foster a supportive culture of collaboration and community among faculty, staff, and students.
Represent the School positively and work with the Dean on fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.
Work with faculty and area coordinators to develop, expand, and strengthen the School’s research and scholarly activity portfolio, with a focus on increasing externally funded research output and strengthening the MA and MFA graduate programs.
Teach a reduced load in the candidate’s area of specialty and maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and service.
Required Qualifications
Hold a terminal degree (e.g., MFA or PhD) in Studio Art, Art History, Art Education, or a closely related field.
Qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure in the School of Art.
Demonstrated record of administrative and/or leadership experience (e.g., Associate Dean, Associate Chair, Department Chair, Program Director).
Preferred Qualifications
A leadership vision for the School of Art.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with administrative responsibilities (budgets, records, reporting, programs, assessment, facilities).
Success in working with and building consensus among different areas and constituencies within the School of Art’s disciplines and departments.
Proven success of mentorship to faculty, staff, and students of all levels and ranks.
Experience building collaborations across the University, and with leaders and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.
Experience representing and promoting areas of the School of Art to other fields and constituencies within and beyond the university.
Demonstrated fundraising experience.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter including leadership experience and philosophy, teaching experience and philosophy, and research/creative activity highlights (3 pages maximum).
Curriculum vitae.
List of three references with contact information for each.
Application Process After initial review, candidates who advance to the second round will be asked to submit supporting materials, including examples of research and/or creative work, evaluations, observations, evidence of effective leadership, links to a professional activity website, and/or letters of recommendation. All materials are to be submitted online.
Employment Values Statement Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect.
TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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