Tenure-Track Faculty and Department Chair, Department of Music, Film, and Creative Enterprise
About The Position
The Department of Music, Film, and Creative Enterprise (MFCE) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) invites applications for a tenure-track position in music and department chair leadership beginning in fall 2027. Candidates at any rank are encouraged to apply; depending on candidate qualifications, an expedited review for tenure, or years toward credit toward tenure, may be negotiated. We seek an engaged colleague with demonstrated expertise in administration and music to serve as chair and faculty member in the Department of MFCE. Faculty responsibilities for this position will be determined according to the candidate’s expertise and may include teaching graduate or undergraduate courses in music and/or music education, conducting ensembles, and/or advising graduate student research. An active agenda of professional engagement in the field is expected. The successful candidate will complement the current strengths of our music faculty and programs and will be able to demonstrate experience and aspirations for an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive learning environment. The department chair supports students, faculty, and staff by providing academic and administrative leadership in the areas of strategic planning; budget and resource management; faculty recruitment, evaluation, and retention; programmatic growth; curricular development; and student recruitment, progress, and completion. As part of the College of Arts and Sciences leadership team, the MFCE department chair reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences—working collaboratively with the Dean’s office to ensure effective, efficient, and productive college operations. The successful candidate will have experience in building cohesive teams and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and compassionate relationship-building skills. The department chair position is a renewable, 4-year term with a reduced teaching load of three, 4-credit courses and/or ensembles per academic year and includes summer responsibilities. An additional stipend above the base salary is paid every year of the appointment.
Requirements
- PhD, DMA, or EdD (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in music, music education, or closely related field, or alternatively, ABD nearing completion of the terminal degree may also be considered, with initial appointment at the rank of instructor.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
- Demonstrated productive research/scholarly activities
- Demonstrated interest and experience with academic administration
- Commitment to the ideals of the University's mission
Nice To Haves
- Experience and aspirations for an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive learning environment
- Experience in building cohesive teams
- Strong communication, collaboration, and compassionate relationship-building skills
Responsibilities
- Teaching graduate or undergraduate courses in music and/or music education
- Conducting ensembles
- Advising graduate student research
- Maintaining an active agenda of professional engagement in the field
- Providing academic and administrative leadership in strategic planning
- Managing budget and resources
- Overseeing faculty recruitment, evaluation, and retention
- Driving programmatic growth
- Developing curriculum
- Managing student recruitment, progress, and completion
- Collaborating with the Dean's office to ensure effective, efficient, and productive college operations
- Building cohesive teams
- Demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and compassionate relationship-building skills
Benefits
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
