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Valencia College is a dynamic institution committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and excellence in the fields of arts, entertainment, and design. The Valencia College School of Arts and Entertainment is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and transformative leader to join us as the Dean of the School of Arts and Entertainment. In this role, you will lead the academic, fiscal, and operational areas of the School within Valencia College in close partnership with the Provost and with colleagues around the College. Responsible for ensuring all facets of School plans are aligned with and fulfill the college’s strategic priorities and direction.

About Our School of Arts and Entertainment

Valencia College’s dynamic School of Arts and Entertainment houses the following arts and entertainment programs that are essential to our Central Florida artistic and cultural community and workforce: Art Studio/Fine Art, Dance Performance, Digital Media Technology, Live Entertainment Design & Production, Film Production Technology, Graphic and Interactive Design, Music Performance, Musical Theatre, Audio Technology and Sound Production, Theatre/Dramatic Arts, New Media (Journalism and Social Media Strategy), and Architecture.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative leader who has a connection to the creative and digital world to build educational pathways for our students for the future.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a robust student body, we strive to provide a transformative educational experience that prepares students for success in their chosen careers.

We are seeking an innovative individual who is driven to lead our School of Arts and Entertainment and someone willing to contribute to transformative change with a clear purpose—to significantly influence the lives of students and our community. The Dean will lead a multi-campus team committed to ensuring the integrity of the academic program and processes that support the Valencia Learning Centered focus all aimed at accomplishing Valencia’s Strategic Impact Plan.

If you are passionate about making an impact on the lives of our students and community, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited University with a major in Fine Arts (Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Graphics, Film/Music Production, or related field).

Valencia’s Total Rewards Commitment:

Valencia College is committed to providing employees with a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Your total rewards include significantly more than just your base pay. Our total rewards program offers a wide-ranging combination of pay, benefits, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more…

Salary:   $105,436- $148,963 Per Year

Closing Date: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.

Application Link:  https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/34884

Interested applicants for this 24-25 school year instructional position must have a valid teaching certificate or current Statement of Eligibility issued by FLDOE. Recent college graduates may apply without having either document, but will be required to apply for initial certification prior to being offered a position. To apply for this instructional position, go to www.pcsb.org, click the "Employment" tab, and click the "Apply Now!" button.

• Pinellas is one of the most arts-supportive school districts in the nation that truly values the visual arts and Art Teachers!
• 10-month-salary employee with a full benefits package and pension
• Extended-day school (additional pay!)
• Additional teacher pay with full-program funding to purchase quality art supplies - thanks to the Pinellas County Schools Referendum!
• Paid Art Teacher training, additional work, and summer Art teaching opportunities!
• Elementary art classes are 45 minutes (typically 5-6 classes per day)/Secondary: 45-90 minutes long (4-6 classes per day)
• Fully funded student field trips to the best local art museums and art centers!
• High-quality district-provided professional development opportunities (including full funding to attend the annual FAEA state conference)
• Dedicated Digital Arts Labs (1:1 devices) with the newest creation software in art programs in every school
• Grants available through the Visual Arts Department for innovative student-centered collaborative projects!
• Thriving arts communities throughout Pinellas County (nicknamed the "Arts Coast")
• BEST beaches in the U.S have been regularly named in Pinellas (#12 Clearwater Beach-TripAdvisor, 2024).
• Listed by Time Magazine as one of the 50 "World's Greatest Places of 2023" (St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Tampa)
• Named the "Best Place to Live in Florida" by Forbes in 2024

Interested applicants for this 24-25 school year instructional position must have a valid teaching certificate or current Statement of Eligibility issued by FLDOE. Recent college graduates may apply without having either document, but will be required to apply for initial certification prior to being offered a position. To apply for this instructional position, go to www.pcsb.org, click the "Employment" tab, and click the "Apply Now!" button.

• Pinellas is one of the most arts-supportive school districts in the nation that truly values the visual arts and Art Teachers!
• 10-month-salary employee with a full benefits package and pension
• Extended-day school (additional pay!)
• Additional teacher pay with full-program funding to purchase quality art supplies - thanks to the Pinellas County Schools Referendum!
• Paid Art Teacher training, additional work, and summer Art teaching opportunities!
• Elementary art classes are 45 minutes (typically 5-6 classes per day)/Secondary: 45-90 minutes long (4-6 classes per day)
• Fully funded student field trips to the best local art museums and art centers!
• High-quality district-provided professional development opportunities (including full funding to attend the annual FAEA state conference)
• Dedicated Digital Arts Labs (1:1 devices) with the newest creation software in art programs in every school
• Grants available through the Visual Arts Department for innovative student-centered collaborative projects!
• Thriving arts communities throughout Pinellas County (nicknamed the "Arts Coast")
• BEST beaches in the U.S have been regularly named in Pinellas (#12 Clearwater Beach-TripAdvisor, 2024).
• Listed by Time Magazine as one of the 50 "World's Greatest Places of 2023" (St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Tampa)
• Named the "Best Place to Live in Florida" by Forbes in 2024

The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement is pleased to offer Summer Art Camps at MAACM for 2024. We are on the lookout for summertime art instructors for each of our week long, half-day camps in June and July. The ideal art instructor should have the ability to:

• Commit to a 4-day camp (Tuesday-Friday) from 10 am to 1 pm

• Be creative and develop engaging and educational lesson plans with the ability to use a variety of art mediums

• Be flexible with MAACM camp themes

• Pass a level 2 background check through Department of Children and Families

• Work well with children ages 7-11

• Have excellent oral communication skills

• Work independently, as well as with camp interns and staff

Camp Dates: June 11th – June 14th 2024: Masters of Materials

July 16th – July 19th 2024: Amazing Animals

If interested, please contact Brian Buttafuoco, Director of Education at 727-440-4859, for more information. Please email cover letter and resume to bbuttafuoco@museumaacm.org.