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School of Music Director

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Number:

004656

Functional Title:

School of Music Director

Position Type:

Department Chairs

Position Eclass:

FF - Faculty 11 month leave earning

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

UNC Greensboro is a minority-serving institution with an undergraduate population of 49% ethnic minority students and 67% female students. The School of Music and the College of Visual and Performing Arts seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of more than 20,000 students, including 3,500 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. UNC Greensboro is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.6 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. UNC Greensboro is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

Fully accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the School of Music consists of 55 full-time faculty and nine full-time staff members, and enrolls over 370 undergraduate and 170 graduate students. The School offers nine degree tracks in liberal arts and professional degree programs including the BA in Music, BM degrees in Music Education and Performance, MM degrees in Music Composition, Education, Theory and Performance, the DMA in Music, and the PhD in Music Education.

Located in artistically thriving Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, the Triad area provides a wealth of cultural and academic opportunities for our students. Students regularly attend and perform in concerts by the NC Folk Festival, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, the Greensboro Opera Company, the Winston-Salem Symphony, and the Eastern Music Festival along with musical theatre, jazz, and chamber music ensembles.

Position Summary:

The UNC Greensboro School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks an accomplished leader who will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to further the mission and vision of the School of Music. The Director of the School of Music is an 11-month position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Music with tenure. The start date for this position is August 1, 2022. The Director is appointed to a four-year, renewable term and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Successful candidates will have academic and administrative experience as well as significant achievements as a music performer and/or scholar.

The primary responsibilities of the Director of Music are to:

• Lead the faculty, staff, and students of the School of Music in a manner that cultivates the best of individuals and furthers the vision of the school;
• Advocate and speak for the School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the University, and the larger community;
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the School’s operations, including its staffing, curriculum, program offerings, and public events;
• Support ongoing professional development in specific diversity competencies such as culturally responsive pedagogy, racial literacy, gender equity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion;
• Manage fiscal and business resources through financial planning and strategy;
• Manage and mentor personnel to promote individual professional development and collaborations among colleagues and between faculty and students;
• Support innovations in teaching, research, and creative activity;
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas of expertise to a diverse student population; and
• Assist the Dean and the College’s Director of Development in donor cultivation and the stewardship of major gifts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD, DMA, or the professional equivalent, and evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service.
• Credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with tenure.
• Record of leadership in supporting faculty and student development leading to increased equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Significant experience in fiscal oversight and management.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining the confidence of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the professional community.
• Commitment to UNCG’s core values of inclusion, collaboration, sustainability, and transparency.
• An ongoing engagement with the field including familiarity with a broad range of historic and contemporary practices in pedagogy, scholarship, and artistry.
• An understanding of current issues in higher education and national and international trends, and how systems of inequality shape these institutional dynamics.

Tenure Status:

Tenure, Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must be processed through UNCG Spartan Talent reference position number 004656.

All materials must be submitted electronically. Required application materials include:
• Letter of application
• Current CV
• Name, e-mail, and phone contact information for three references submitted in the references section of the electronic application.

In a letter of application, candidates should articulate their understandings of how systems of inequality shape disciplinary knowledge in all fields of music, typical practices in those fields, and university environments in general. They should also articulate how those understandings inform their leadership.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Nominations and inquiries about the position may be directed to Chair of the UNCG School of Music Search Committee, Christopher Cassidy, at cmcassid@uncg.edu

Recruitment Range:

$100,000 - $140,000

Org #-Department:

School of Music - 12611

Job Open Date:

05/14/2021

For Best Consideration Date:

10/01/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

11

FLSA:

Exempt

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - O, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - C, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Climbing-Stairs - F

Work Environment:

Inside - C, Outside - O, Overtime - O

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

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Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US

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