Search/Advisory Committee: Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Dear Colleagues:

A search/advisory committee has been assembled and charged with identifying candidates for the next dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

David C. Schaberg, professor of Asian languages & cultures and former dean of the Division of Humanities, is chair of the committee. Other members are:

• Jeffrey A. Burke – professor of theater; associate dean for research and technology, School of Theater, Film and Television
• Kristy Guevara-Flanagan – professor and head of documentary, Department of Film, Television and Digital Media
• Suk-Young Kim – professor of theater; associate dean for faculty and students, School of Theater, Film and Television
• William McDonald – professor and head of cinematography, Department of Film, Television and Digital Media
• Chon A. Noriega – distinguished professor, Department of Film, Television and Digital Media; special advisor to the chancellor on Latina/o/x affairs
• Lionel Popkin – interim dean, School of the Arts and Architecture; professor, Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance
• Marike Splint – associate professor, vice chair for undergraduate studies and head of directing, Department of Theater
• Dominic A. Taylor – professor of theater and African American studies
• Jasmine Nadua Trice – associate professor, Department of Film, Television and Digital Media; equity advisor, School of Theater, Film and Television

To enhance the search effort, we have retained an executive search firm, Isaacson Miller, represented by David Bellshaw and Rafael (Rafa) Escobedo.

I would very much appreciate your circulating the announcement and notifying the search/advisory committee of any individuals you feel are exceptionally well qualified for the position. The committee also welcomes input on ideal qualities and qualifications for the dean; current opportunities, challenges and priorities that could help set the agenda for the school; and any other information or insight that will help guide the committee’s efforts. We expressly invite input and nominations via the online survey, by email to our confidential search address TFTDeanSearch@conet.ucla.edu or by contacting Traci Considine, manager of executive recruitment in the Office of the Chancellor, at TConsidine@conet.ucla.edu. Inquiries and applications may also be sent to our search consultants at UCLATFT@imsearch.com. All correspondence will be held in strict confidence among committee members and consultants.

Sincerely,

Darnell Hunt
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost