Associate Professor or Professor of Music

Radford University • Radford, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Radford University’s Music Department invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor or Professor of Music, with the opportunity to serve as Chair of the Music Department. The faculty position includes substantial course release for administrative duties while retaining some teaching duties in the music curriculum core. Potential courses include Introduction to Music Literature, music theory, ear training and sight singing, class piano, or other courses based on department needs and the candidate’s background. Rank will be determined by qualifications, education, and experience.

The Chair collaborates with faculty, staff, and administration to support department, college, and university goals; represents the department at internal and external events; and supervises approximately 15 full-time employees. The position requires regular campus presence and supports students, faculty, and department programs. Applications received by January 22, 2027, will receive full consideration; review will continue until the position is filled. This is a nine-month appointment.

Requirements

• Doctorate or terminal degree in the major field.
• Regular presence on campus to support students, faculty, and department programs.
• Ability to complete complex managerial and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for communicating with students, faculty, administration, industry professionals, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated record of consistently effective teaching.
• Proficiency with technology related to necessary administrative and pedagogical tasks.
• Successful track record as a music faculty member in higher education.
• Adaptable, multifunctional skill set.

Nice To Haves

• Previous academic leadership and/or administrative experience.
• Demonstrated success with academic recruitment and retention efforts.
• Experience mentoring students and faculty.
• Experience with academic budgets and strategic planning initiatives.
• Evidence of successful engagement with community partners.
• Enthusiasm for the role and the collaborative nature of a diverse team of music faculty.
• Commitment to Radford University’s mission, Culture of Care, and student success at a teaching institution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chair of the Music Department, with substantial course release for administrative duties.
• Retain teaching duties in the music curriculum core; possible courses include Introduction to Music Literature, music theory, ear training and sight singing, class piano, or other courses as appropriate to department needs and candidate background.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to support department, college, and university goals.
• Represent the department at internal and external events.
• Supervise approximately 15 full-time employees.
• Maintain a regular presence on campus to support students, faculty, and department programs.
• Complete complex managerial and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Analyze and use data in decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree