Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a discipline within or related to those found in the Arts and Humanities (see Job Description for relevant educational expertise).
• Teaching and scholarship commensurate with appointment at the rank of professor in one of the Arts or Humanities departments.
• Mature understanding of and personal commitment to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church, especially the Nicene and Apostles' creeds.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the college and an ability to articulate how the Fine and Performing Arts and Humanities disciplines fit into them.

• A collaborative leadership style.
• Ability and willingness to articulate the value of a liberal arts education.
• Ability to represent and advocate both internally and externally for the wide range of programs represented in the Fine and Performing Arts and Humanities divisions, including a willingness to articulate the importance of the Arts and Humanities in Hope's General Education program.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing programs that foster appreciation of cultural diversity and development of cultural expertise.
• Commitment to hiring personnel who, through personal belief and lived practice, exemplify the college's Christian liberal arts mission.
• Demonstrated support for and understanding of the value of student collaborative research, experiential learning, internships, and service learning.
• Ability and willingness to design mentoring and sponsoring processes to promote continuous faculty development opportunities.
• Ability to work in a team environment with integrity and civility.
• Experience with managing budgets and the ability to be creative in resource allocation.

About Hope College

Hope’s campus is nestled in the heart of downtown Holland, just miles from Lake Michigan. We’ve been part of this community for more than 150 years, growing from the 10 students who enrolled in 1862 to more than 3,100 students on campus today. From the beginning, Hope College has looked to the future. Here, historic architecture fits comfortably with world-class facilities: Van Vleck Hall, built in 1857, is just a block from our Pelletron particle accelerator. Our commitment to our Christian heritage (founded in partnership with the Reformed Church in America) points us to the deepest engagement in academics and in life. This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation for the world of tomorrow equips Hope students to go into the world and make an impact in their communities.

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