"Director, School of Music"

R-1267

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Director of the School of Music. Tenured, full-time, twelve-month position. Review of applications begins 20 May, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date: September 1, 2024. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Applications for the position must possess a terminal degree in Music or related field; a record and experience commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor in a School of Music at the time of appointment; administrative experience with demonstrated leadership ability; dedication to undergraduate education; and knowledge of broad academic and curricular issues within music and allied disciplines. Professional experience in music industries/production or brass pedagogy is considered a plus. Candidates will be asked to articulate an innovative vision for the future and for the growth of the School. Excellent interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial spirit are expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of the School of Music will provide vision and strategic leadership for all programs of the School; support the School’s faculty and staff in their academic, research, creative, and service activities; and commit to the recruitment and mentorship of a diverse body of faculty, staff and students. The Director will assume administrative responsibility for implementing the School’s faculty/staff hiring processes, annual reviews, budgeting, course planning, curricula, and other academic duties; be committed to the professional development of faculty, staff, and students; and foster collaborations within the School and with other appropriate campus and community entities. The Director is responsible for teaching one course per academic quarter. 

THE UNIVERSITY: Louisiana Tech is a selective admissions university and offers a broad range of fully accredited undergraduate degrees in a variety of majors and doctoral programs in areas of specified expertise. The School of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with concentrations in Performance, Music Education, and Music Industry Studies. The campus is located in Ruston, Louisiana, 70 miles east of Shreveport and 30 miles west of Monroe on Interstate 20. The geographical location of Ruston makes it an important trade and medical center for an area of over 100,000 people. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of all transcripts, and names and contact details of three professional references.

QUESTIONS: Please contact Jeremy J. Mhire, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts: jmhire@latech.edu

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.