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Chairperson

Employer
East Carolina University
Location
Greenville

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Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Chairperson Please see Special Instructions for more details. East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile on-line in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume, on-line. Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Chairperson Position Number MINS2019 Vacancy Open to ECU Employees Department AAH Instrumental Department Homepage www.ecu.edu/music Advertising Department MUSIC, SCHOOL OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Chairperson Working Title MINS Chairperson Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) .25 Full Time or Part Time Part Time Salary Range .25 Reassignment and Stipend Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The School of Music seeks a Department Chair for the Instrumental Department.
The School of Music consists of five departments: Instrumental; Keyboard; Music Education/Therapy; Theory, Composition and Musicology; and Vocal Studies. These departments function as semi-autonomous units with Department Chairs serving as unit administrators for their respective departments. Department Chairs shall be selected and evaluated in accordance with established University policies and procedures. It is essential that the person selected for the position of Department Chair enjoy the mutual confidence of the department faculty and the director of the School of Music.

Job Duties

INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University

The Department Chair will:
1. Represent the department faculty to the Director in the administration of the affairs of the School of Music and the Department.
2. Exercise participative management in reaching decisions on department policies.
3. Manage the operation of the department including budget and equipment allocations and ensure the maintenance of up to date records.
4. Promote productive and harmonious professional relationships within the Department, School and University.
5. Assist faculty in student recruiting efforts.
6. In consultation with the Director, annually evaluate each faculty member’s performance in teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
7. Perform duties listed in the ECU Faculty Manual, Part IX regarding personnel matters.
8. Give due consideration to the recommendations of department committees.
9. Oversee School of Music entrance auditions and upper level barriers for students in their respective departments.
10. Determine the use of the physical facilities assigned to the department.
11. Convene a department faculty meeting at least once per semester.
12. Encourage continuous improvement in all activities within the department.
13. Work under the direction of the Director with specific delegated responsibilities.
14. Serve as unit administrator regarding all personnel procedures according to the ECU Faculty Manual.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master of Music with extensive faculty experience in the School of Music and leadership potential will be considered for this reassignment. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Teaching experience in Instrumental Curriculum preferred.

License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile on-line in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume, on-line.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 04/17/2019 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 04/24/2019 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/26736 AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently a permanent ECU employee?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Organization

    ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

    Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

    Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

    To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

    • Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
    • Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
    • Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
    • Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
    • Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
    • Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

    http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm

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