Senior Consultant: Richard Cummins
rich.cummins@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Christy Scott
Christy.Scott@academicsearch.org
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts and the faculty, staff, and students of the School of Music enthusiastically seek nominations and applications for the next Director of the School of Music. The School of Music (the School) is acclaimed for its role in producing the highest quality of music educators and performers in the state, with growing national and international representation. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a community of educators and performers who are developing the next generation of music educators, scholars, performing artists, and composers for Texas and the nation.
Reporting to the Dean of the Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts, the next Director of the School of Music will work with engaged faculty and appreciative students who value relationships, respect one another’s artistry, and are committed to excellence in teaching, performance, and scholarship. The Director will be an inspirational and accomplished professional who, in coordination with the upper administration, will provide vision, leadership, and overall academic, administrative, and financial management of the School. Activities include, but are not limited to, strategic planning; support for instruction and research; personnel evaluations; class scheduling; preparation and management of budgets; support of faculty development and external grant writing; curriculum development; and leadership in prospect cultivation, donor development, and fundraising. In addition, the Director oversees program accreditation renewal processes and supports initial accreditation activities in the School.
APPLICATION AND NOMINATING PROCEDURE
Texas Tech University is being assisted in this search by Academic Search. Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in complete confidence to SOMDIRECTOR@academicsearch.org. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately. The position is open until filled, and applications received by January 09, 2023, can be assured the best consideration.
Application materials should include:
- A cover letter that addresses the expectations discussed in the leadership agenda above, with specific attention to the candidate’s demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A one-page maximum statement addressing the candidate’s leadership and administrative philosophy and experience.
- A list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.
- Curriculum vitae
Nominators and prospective candidates also may arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with Rich Cummins, Senior Consultant, at rich.cummins@academicsearch.org.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized candidates, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.
Texas Tech University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
