Director, School of Music

Kent State University is a public research university located in Kent, Ohio. Kent State is one of the largest universities in Ohio with an enrollment of nearly 41,000 students in the eight-campus system and nearly 27,500 graduate and undergraduate students at the Kent Campus.

Kent State offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates, among them 282+ baccalaureate, 40 associate's, 50 master's, and 23 doctoral programs of study, which include such notable programs as nursing, liquid crystals, business, history, library science, aeronautics, journalism and fashion design.

Kent State is ranked among the top 100 national public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools ranking in its 2016 edition of Best Colleges. This prestigious distinction is recognition of continued growth in academic reputation and student retention. Kent State also ranks in the coveted first-tier list in the Best National Universities category. Kent State is the only public university in Northeast Ohio to make the first tier in the Best National Universities category, and this marks the fifth time in six years the university has received this recognition.

The College of the Arts at Kent State University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music.  Anticipated starting date for the position is July 1, 2017.

As executive administrator of the school, the Director must be skillful in:
Leading all aspects of teaching, research and creative activity, advocacy, outreach and fund-raising; recruiting high quality faculty and students; communicating effectively with the wider musical community; articulating a clear and consistent vision for the continued development of the school through consensus building; overseeing the school’s budget within a responsibility center management environment.

The Director reports to the Dean of the College of the Arts www.kent.edu/artscollege.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, update, implement, and coordinate teaching, research, and service missions of the school.
• Oversee budgetary, personnel, and program activities of the school; coordinate faculty promotion, tenure, and reappointment reviews and make recommendations to College Dean.
• Oversee development, implementation, and revision of new and existing academic programs; oversee curriculum development; coordinate faculty workloads; develop course schedule.
• Represent and promote school within the University and external community.
• Oversee student advising; may advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• May oversee internship, scholarship, or grant programs.
• May serve as building curator.
• Serve on department, division, and University committees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in one of the disciplines of the school; six to seven years relevant experience. Qualifications should be commensurate to be appointed at the rank of associate professor within the school.
• Preferred Qualifications: qualifications should be commensurate to be appointed at the rank of full professor within the school.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic programs; budgeting; personnel matters to include faculty relations and university governance; personal computer applications.
• Skill in written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction; analyze situations and develop effective solutions.

Applicants holding a doctoral degree are preferred.

The selection process will focus on candidates demonstrating the following attributes: a record of solid musicianship and distinguished research and/or creative activity in at least one field of music specialization; sensitivity to and support for a broad spectrum of musical disciplines; successful college-level administrative experience; strong communication and consensus building skills; ability to use consensus to build a vision and achieve goals; success in seeking and promoting productive partnerships and collaborations; experience with fund-raising and advancement; the perspective needed to create, facilitate and implement curricula to enhance the quality of all degree programs and student success.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.