Ball State University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and future-focused scholar and practitioner to serve as the next dean of the College of Fine Arts (CFA).
Reporting directly to Provost Anand R. Marri, the next dean will champion the college’s mission to develop ethical practitioners who stand to make a transformational impact in their fields and on society.
Search Committee
- Dave Ferguson - Chair, Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning
- Kristen McCauliff - Dean’s representative, Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media
- Lara Kuykendall - Director, School of Art
- Franklin Larey - Director, School of Music
- Tyler Smith - Associate Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance
- Tim Andrews - Ball State Foundation Board
- Bente Weidecamp - Ball State Alumna
- Anne Beck - Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance
- Christoph Thompson - Assistant Professor, School of Music
- Audrey Barcio - Assistant Professor, School of Art
- Rachel Buckmaster - Associate Director of the David Owsley Museum of Art
- Stephanie Harshman - Director of Student Success, College of Fine Arts
- Patricia Burton - Student representative, College of Fine Arts
How to Apply
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited.
Applications should include a CV and letter of interest
addressing the themes in the leadership profile (PDF).
WittKieffer is assisting Ball State University in this search.
Application materials should be submitted using
WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
For more information, go to WittKieffer.com. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang and Sarah Seavey at BallStateCFADean@wittkieffer.com.