Southeastern Louisiana University-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Manager
Hammond, LA
1,001-5,000 employees

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for an inspiring leader to serve as Head of the Department of Music and Performing Arts. The Department offers the Bachelor of Music degree with concentrations in music education, music performance, and jazz studies as well as minors in Music and Dance and Contemporary Choreography. At the graduate level, we offer the Master of Music in Performance. The Department prepares professional performers and educators and serves as a center of art and culture for Hammond and the Northshore. The Department Head is the chief academic and administrative officer of the department, serving a 12-month appointment and reporting to the Dean. The position carries both administrative and faculty responsibilities, including teaching, research/creative activity, and service appropriate to the scope of the department. A complete search profile can be found at https://www.southeastern.edu/wp-content/uploads/human-resources/employment/department-head-music.pdf. Questions concerning this position should be directed to the search committee Chair, Professor Dr. David Johansen, [email protected] . The desired start date is July 1, 2026. The search will continue until filled. Application Deadline: For full consideration, submit materials by January 5, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through Southeastern’s Workday system.

  • Provide leadership in curriculum development, assessment, and strategic planning.
  • Mentor and evaluate faculty, recruit new faculty, and promote professional development.
  • Manage departmental budgets and advocate effectively for resources.
  • Oversee course scheduling, accreditation reviews, and program development.
  • Promote student recruitment, retention, and success.
  • Represent the department within the College, University, and community.
  • Doctoral degree in a music discipline or closely related field.
  • Record of teaching, scholarship, and service warranting appointment as associate or full professor.
  • Minimum of six years of successful full-time teaching at the assistant professor level or above.
  • Evidence of teaching excellence at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
  • Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and inclusive leadership.
  • Experience with curriculum development and assessment.
  • Budget and resource management skills.
  • Personal qualities of openness, integrity, and objectivity.
  • Experience effectively leading an academic department.
  • Strong record of service at the department, college, and university levels.
  • Experience with the NASM accreditation process
  • Ability to build partnerships with local industries and external stakeholders.
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