Director, Institute for Appalachian Music and Culture (Internal S...
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Job Title Director, Institute for Appalachian Music and Culture (Internal Search) Department Center of Excellence in Appalachian Studies - 21850 Pay Grade Job Category Faculty Job SummaryINTERNAL SEARCH
This is an internal search for a part-time administrative role for a full-time, tenured faculty member in the Department of Appalachian Studies. This is a 9-month appointment for the academic year, with some summer duties. The position is responsible to the Director of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services for directing the Institute for Appalachian Music and Culture as it fulfills its mission to highlight, preserve, and extend the rich and diverse music and cultural heritage of the unique Appalachian mountain region.
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. The employee must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of principles, standards, and best practices in research, scholarship, and creative activity in Appalachian Studies and Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions.Ability to develop and implement clear plans, policies, and procedures and use assessment results to make improvements.Strong administrative skills, with the ability to effectively manage personnel, projects, and budgets.Ability to foster a collegial work environment in which innovation and creativity are encouraged.Ability to promote the Institute and its programs to a wide range of audiences, across the university and the broader community.Required QualificationsCurrent ETSU full-time, tenured faculty member in the Department of Appalachian Studies with an established record of production in research, scholarship, or creative activity in the discipline.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in writing and administering grants.Experience in producing audio recordings in the discipline.Knowledge of the production of digital content in the humanities.Salary $3600 stipend
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F00674P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 03/17/2023 Close Date 03/31/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsInterested applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV, and a statement of their vision for the Institute for Appalachian Music and Culture. The CASS Executive Committee will serve as the search committee to review the applications, conduct interviews, and make a recommendation to the director and dean.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you an ETSU full-time, tenured faculty member in the Department of Appalachian Studies?
YesNo
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Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeVision StatementOptional Documents