Southeastern Louisiana Universitys College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for the position of Department Head for the Department of Music and Performing Arts. The Department is seeking a dynamic individual who is an active and accomplished practitioner in their discipline to provide strong and effective leadership for the Department of Music and Performing Arts. Southeastern Louisiana University is NASM accredited and offers the Bachelor of Music degree and Master of Music degree. The department has 16 full-time faculty, 2 full-time staff, and 9 part-time faculty.

The Department Head is the chief academic and administrative officer of the department. This position is a 12-month administrative appointment that reports to the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operation needs of the department, including the supervision and evaluation of all faculty and staff; administration of the departmental budget; and recruitment and retention of students and faculty. The successful candidate must be dedicated to excellence in teaching. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to establish a collegial environment, develop facilities, and possess an interest in working collaboratively at the departmental, college, and university levels.

In addition to administrative duties, the Department Head is expected to teach courses in their field of expertise and maintain a research/creative activity agenda.

Southeastern Louisiana University is a progressive and comprehensive university that has an undergraduate enrollment of more than 13,500 students. The Universitys main campus is located in Hammond at the crossroads of Interstates I-55 and I-12 in the heart of Louisianas thriving Northshore, the fastest-growing region in the state. It is centrally located within an hours drive of New Orleans, Baton Rouge (the state capitol), and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which affords extensive cultural, recreational, and research opportunities.

Questions concerning this position should be directed to the search committee Chair, Professor David Johansen, david.johansen@selu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 5, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is to be determined. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The candidate must meet the qualifications for appointment as a tenured associate or full professor in the Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate in a music discipline (e.g. performance, musicology, theory, education, etc.)

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Experience in academic administration is strongly preferred
Experience with the NASM Accreditation processes
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience with curriculum development
Effective in planning, communicating, coordinating, problem-solving, negotiating, setting goals, and representing the department, college, and University
Possesses personal qualities such as openness, integrity, and objectivity
Applicants must be committed to working with diverse populations
Ability to understand the role of administration and accept administrative authority and responsibility

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)

Posting Close Date: March 4, 2025

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.