Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business

**Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business**

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Dean, Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University. 

**Employment Type**

Staff

**Internal Job Category**

Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time

**Department**

College Entertain & Music Bus

**Hours**

**Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:**

Belmont University is seeking a dynamic visionary
leader, scholar, educator, and practitioner to build upon the extraordinary
success of the Belmont University College of Entertainment and Music Business,
and lead its outstanding faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners into
the future.

Belmont University (https://www.belmont.edu/) is a private, Christ-centered university focusing on
academic excellence and whole person formation. Belmont is an ecumenical
Christian institution located in the heart of Nashville, one of the fastest
growing and most culturally rich cities in the country. Serving nearly 9,000
students from every state, more than 35 countries, and a diversity of faith
traditions, Belmont University is the second largest private university in
Tennessee.

The Mike Curb College of
Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB) (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/about/) located on Nashville’s iconic Music Row, is a globally recognized leader
in entertainment and music business education, preparing the next generation of
industry leaders across music, media, film, television, publishing, sports and
emerging entertainment sectors. Since its roots in Belmont’s pioneering music
business program established in 1973 and its formal designation as the Mike
Curb College in 2003, CEMB has built an exceptional reputation for academic
excellence, industry engagement and career-ready learning. With a distinguished
faculty that includes scholars, entrepreneurs, songwriters, producers and
industry professionals, CEMB offers innovative undergraduate and graduate
programs that connect theory with practice and position students to launch
impactful careers from day one. Guided by its mission to shape culture through
entertainment education that fosters wisdom, character and community, CEMB
seeks a visionary dean who will advance its global leadership, strengthen
industry partnerships, promote academic innovation and inspire a community
dedicated to preparing leaders of character who will shape the future of the
entertainment industry.

Reporting directly to
the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Excellence, the Dean of
the College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB) will serve as the
academic and organizational leader of Belmont University’s highly regarded and
largest college, and will demonstrate exceptional character, creativity, and
innovation in line with the University’s key principles. Stakeholders have
identified vision, integrity, transparency, trustworthiness, authenticity, visibility,
an even temperament, and possessing a student-focus as desired characteristics
of the next Dean. The Dean will be an exemplary representative of and
relentless advocate for CEMB and Belmont University.

The
Dean will communicate Belmont’s mission to external stakeholders; build
philanthropic support among alumni, parents, donors, and partners; and bring a
collaborative, relational leadership style to this work. Success in this role will require the ability to lead
within a complex organization, understand future trends in the entertainment industry and higher
education, and
remain committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

The
Dean will oversee CEMB’s academic degrees which consist of:
Undergraduate Programs (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/programs.html): Music Business, Media & Entertainment Industries, Songwriting,
Cinema & Television Studies, Sports Administration, Animation & Media
Arts, Audio Engineering Technology, Journalism, Motion Pictures Production, Publishing,
Film & TV Writing, Media Production
Graduate Programs (https://www.belmont.edu/curb/programs.html):
Master of Science in Audio Engineering, Media & Entertainment Industries,
Sport Administration

In addition to providing academic leadership
and strategic direction for CEMB, the Dean will cultivate partnerships that create relevant, experiential student learning opportunities across campus and throughout
the entertainment and music business industries.

The Dean will steward CEMB’s resources through effective financial
management, thoughtful deployment of personnel, and
purposeful fundraising
that supports CEMB’s mission and strategic priorities.

The next Dean will have a strong record of successful leadership, demonstrated skill as an effective and collaborative executive,
and be gifted in relationship building, fund raising, and the capacity to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the CEMB
team. The Dean must
also possess a robust capacity to manage a complex organization, demonstrate a
broad intellectual orientation and appreciation for future trends impacting
higher education, and have a passion for the transformational power of higher
education.  It is also critical that
regardless of the Dean’s religious faith, they will have the capacity to lead
CEMB on Belmont University’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont College of Entertainment
and Music Business reserves the right to exercise a preference for those
candidates who support the goals and mission of the University. You may read
Belmont’s Non-Discrimination statement HERE.

**Other Key Responsibilities of the Dean:**

* Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for the College, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
* Cultivate and steward relationships with alumni, corporate sponsors, donors, industry partners, and the professional community.
* Be a recognized leader within entertainment, media, sports, and creative industries in order to meet fundraising and engagement objectives in partnership with the Office of Development.
* Work collaboratively with university marketing and communications and the Office of the President around strategic branding opportunities.
* Identify and foster opportunities for collaboration across the various Colleges within Belmont University.
* Provide leadership and supervision for CEMB associate deans, assistant deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff, and provide support and guidance for organizational, curricular, and administrative work related to the CEMB.
* Oversee the student educational experience, including student learning, formation, support, retention, and success.
* Lead student recruitment and enrollment growth strategies for CEMB in partnership with university enrollment, marketing, and admissions teams.
* Advance continuous improvement across academic initiatives, with attention to teaching, scholarship, student support, and service.
* Lead the programmatic accreditation processes within the college, ensuring compliance with relevant accrediting bodies.
* Commit to continual improvement of current and future curricula with attentiveness to new program creation,innovation, or emerging industry opportunities.
* Collaborate with other deans, university administrators, and faculty members to advance interdisciplinary initiatives, research collaborations, and shared educational resources.
* Participate in university-wide structures, committees and initiatives as necessary, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the university.
* Manage CEMB’s financial resources and budget responsibly in alignment with strategic priorities.
* Collaborate with the university administration to allocate resources efficiently, seek external funding opportunities, and make strategic investments in faculty, staff, and infrastructure.
* Recruit, hire, and evaluate exceptional faculty members in accordance with University policies and CEMB practices.
* Mentor and support faculty through professional development opportunities that foster excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
* Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the President or Provost & Executive Vice-President for Academic Excellence.
**Required Qualifications**:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

- Form diverse leaders of character;
- Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
- And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

 

* Capacity to lead a unit that embodies Belmont University’s Christ-centered institutional mission
* Evidence of successful leadership experience in an academic and/or professional environment.
* Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and external engagement.
* Demonstrated aptitude in developing, articulating, and implementing a strategic direction within a complex institution.
* Background, experience, and qualifications that would merit appointment to the faculty at the rank of full professor with tenure.
* An appreciation of Belmont University - its past, present, and future.
* Long-standing dedication to academic excellence, scholarship, and learning.
* Demonstrated leadership in promoting hope, unity and belonging among staff, faculty, and students.
* Uncompromising personal and professional integrity.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong financial and resource management skills with the ability to make strategic budget decisions.
* Ability to listen to divergent views while building consensus and collegiality.

**Required Education**• Advanced or terminal degree preferred.
  **Required Experience**• At least five years of progressively increasing responsibility and leadership.
• Experience in the practice of music business or entertainment or other professions that