Rider University Seeks Inaugural Dean for New Westminster College of Media & Performing Arts

Rider University is seeking candidates for the first Dean of its newly formed Westminster College of Media & Performing Arts. This role will supervise two academic divisions: the School of Communications, Media & Performing Arts and the historic Westminster Choir College, which was established in 1926 in Dayton, Ohio by conductor John Finley Williamson and is now part of Rider University. The dean will report to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The new college integrates programs in various fields, including film, television, game design, and music education. The ideal candidate should possess a doctoral degree and at least five years of administrative experience, with ten years preferred. Responsibilities include academic leadership, budget oversight, and student advocacy. Applications must include a CV and cover letter detailing qualifications. Rider University is noted by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for its focus on experiential learning.