Founding Director, School of Creative Technologies

Title: Founding Director, School of Creative Technologies
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Creative Technologies
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University is seeking applications for the Founding Director of the School of Creative Technologies. The College is looking for a dynamic leader to advance the strategic, operational, and financial directions of the new school, which is evolving from the long-standing interdisciplinary program formerly known as Arts Technology. The Founding Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university administration to foster a culture of excellence and belonging in alignment with ISU’s strategic plan, Excellence by Design.

The Director may be called upon to teach one or two courses per academic year. Because the School is in its foundational stages, we are seeking candidates who can quickly adapt and be flexible in this regard.

The position is a twelve-month position. The salary range is $125,000-135,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University includes the Wonsook Kim School of Art, the School of Creative Technologies, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film —all of which have rich and varied curriculums. The College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and student body committed to teaching and working in multicultural environments. The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and the greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the culture of openness, belonging, and mutual support are especially welcome to apply.

Additional Information

Creative Technologies (CTK) currently offers two STEM-designated undergraduate degrees (BA, BS) and one STEM-designated graduate degree (MS), with four sequences: 1) Interdisciplinary Technologies, 2) Accelerated Creative Technologies, 3) Game Design, and 4) Audio and Music Production. Additionally, a minor in Game Design is available. The Founding Director will prioritize expanding the curricular and co-curricular portfolio to create clear pathways to completion for students from underrepresented groups within creative technologies. https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/creative-technologies/

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning e