Confidential is hiring: Director of Music Studies in Nacogdoches

Director of Music Studies

About the University

Join a well-established public university that has been a leader in higher education since 1923, with a strong commitment to education and research.

About the Role

We are searching for a dedicated and visionary Director for our School of Music. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our academic unit by providing exceptional leadership, maintaining high academic standards, and ensuring the relevance and quality of our programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the principal advocate for the School of Music.
• Managing financial resources and physical infrastructure effectively.
• Establishing and enforcing personnel management practices that enhance faculty and staff support.
• Developing and managing course schedules.
• Assigning faculty workloads strategically.
• Promoting the School of Music to external stakeholders.

We seek candidates with a terminal degree in a relevant field and a robust record of research and scholarly achievement. The ideal Director should possess:

• An ability to foster positive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills and effective communication abilities.
• Sound judgment in decision-making processes.
• Experience in academic administration.

This pivotal role will involve overseeing all aspects of the School of Music, including faculty and staff supervision, student recruitment efforts, and fundraising initiatives. The Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while working within budgetary constraints to advance the success of the School.

Hiring Manager: Dean

Travel Requirement: Less than 10%

Function: Education/Academic Administration