Chair, Production Design

Job description

As chair of production design, you will lead a dynamic faculty of accomplished professionals whose credits span film, television, Broadway, opera, commercial production, and live entertainment. United by a passion for visual storytelling, these artists bring exceptional expertise in set design, art direction, lighting, and costume design—empowering the next generation of creators to bring their unique visions to life. Your team will fulfill the university's mission and develop a strategic plan that aligns with its overall strategy to enhance the quality of the production design department. You will promote a shared vision among faculty, foster a respectful and collaborative environment, and build a cohesive team through regular communication. Responsibilities include academic schedule oversight, teaching resources coordination, and the completion of annual faculty performance evaluations. In this role, you will implement teaching expectations from the Faculty Handbook, exercise sound judgment, and consult relevant parties to provide steadfast support to the department in all accreditation matters. You will drive academic excellence, emphasize quality instruction and student achieve...