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Director, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

University Of Memphis East, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544


University of Memphis Career OpportunitiesDirector, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

Advertised Title:

Director, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.Campus Location:

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)Position Number:

002411Category:

Full-Time FacultyDepartment:

School of MusicPosition Summary:

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for its next Director to begin serving July 1, 2025. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music (RESSOM) is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts.Qualifications:Demonstrated expertise in music as an educator, performer, or scholar.Hold or qualify for the rank of Full Professor.Earned doctorate in music, or a master’s degree in music plus equivalent distinguished national/international accomplishments.Significant administrative experience including budget management, faculty and staff development, and collaboration with multiple departments and units.Strong professional record of fundraising and donor development.Demonstrated commitment to working with an inclusive student population and supporting students’ ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and collective mission, vision, and operating standards of the School of Music and College of Communication and Fine Arts.Responsibilities:Serve as administrative head for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.Hire and manage RESSOM staff.Conduct annual faculty reviews and provide recommendations for promotion/tenure.Develop strategies for the sustainable growth and development of RESSOM in alignment with the College and University’s Strategic Plan.Establish a culture in which meaningful musical instruction, research, creative activity, and service thrive.Actively pursue external funding to elevate the RESSOM and support its programs and initiatives.Develop community partnerships.Coordinate academic affairs for RESSOM including integrating programs, improving curricula, recruiting students, supporting student success, and assisting with issues of academic integrity.School of Music and the University of Memphis:

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music has a 110-year history of producing successful and accomplished music professionals. Anchored in the culturally diverse and musically rich, cosmopolitan city of Memphis, the School’s inclusive programs inspire, train, and launch sustainable careers for musicians, scholars, and the industry professionals of tomorrow. Instructing over 400 students in 30-degree concentration areas, the School’s 70 full- and part-time faculty remain focused on student success inside and outside the classroom.Degree areas include the following:Music BACommercial Music + Songwriting BMJazz + Studio Music BM | MMMusic Business BMMusic Education BM | MM | MAT | PhDMusic Therapy BMMusicology BM | MM | PhDPedagogy MMPerformance BM | MM | DMA | ADRecording Technology BMWith the opening of the new Scheidt Family Music Center in 2023, the school has solidified its place as the most comprehensive School of Music in the region. The 82,000 square-foot Music Center boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 900+ seat concert hall.Minimum Position Qualifications:

Special ConditionsPosting Date:

09/01/2024Closing Date:

11/01/2024Open Until Screening Begins:

YesHiring Range:

CompetitiveFull-Time/Part-Time:Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload any listed documents, if required by the system: 1. Cover Letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae, 3. Statement of leadership philosophy, 4. Contact information for professional reference.Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.Is this posting for UofM employees only?

NoBenefits of Employment:

(Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

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