Ball State University seeks a strategic and collaborative leader with a record of accomplishment in the arts to serve as the next dean of the College of Fine Arts.
The College of Fine Arts comprises the School of Art, School of Music, and Department of Theatre and Dance. Together, they offer a comprehensive education rooted in creative inquiry, hands-on practice, professional excellence, and public engagement.
The college enrolls more than 1,600 students supported by approximately 185 faculty and 24 staff. CFA’s nationally recognized programs prepare students to be thinkers, responsible citizens, and motivated artists. Professionally connected faculty artists nurture students’ creativity, curiosity, and collaborative skills through individualized training that challenges, motivates, and inspires.
Remarkable exhibition and performance spaces amplify the College of Fine Arts and Ball State student experience. The world-class David Owsley Museum of Art is an academic support unit in the college. Additional cultural assets include the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass and Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery.
Multiple performance venues comprise an auxiliary unit within CFA, enriching both the campus and the greater Muncie and East Central Indiana communities. A new 65,000-square-foot Performing Arts Center, scheduled for completion in 2026, will further distinguish Ball State as a regional and national destination for the arts.
Located in Muncie, IN, Ball State serves more than 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students across eight academic colleges. Ball State offers 190 undergraduate programs and more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, many of which rank among the best in the nation.
As the College of Fine Arts’ chief academic and administrative officer, the dean guides long-term strategy; ensures excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative work; and oversees the operations of a complex collection of programs, centers, cultural assets, and public-facing venues.
Ball State seeks a dean with a broad understanding of the visual and performing arts and sophisticated understanding of the arts professions. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in a relevant discipline and possess a record of scholarly, creative, or professional contributions to qualify for a tenured appointment at the rank of professor in the college.
To learn more about the College of Fine Arts and the dean opportunity, see the leadership profile linked at the bottom of this page.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applicants should provide a CV or resume and letter of interest by clicking on “Apply” below.
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Jan. 5, 2025. Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang and Sarah Seavey at [email protected].
Ball State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.