Job Description

The Music Department at Radford University invites applications for an Associate Professor or Professor of Music with the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the Music Department.  

The full-time faculty position will include substantial course release for administrative duties but will retain some teaching duties within the music curriculum core. Possible teaching duties may include: intro to music literature, music theory, ear training and sight singing, class piano, or other courses as appropriate to department needs and candidate background.

The chair will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to support department, college, and university goals and represent the department at internal and external events. The Chair supervises approximately 15 full-time employees.

Rank to be determined by qualifications, education, and experience.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree in major field

Expectation of regular presence on campus to support students, faculty, and department programs

Ability to complete complex managerial and administrative tasks in a timely manner

Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision-making

Strong organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills as related to communicating with students, faculty, administration, industry
professionals, and community stakeholders

Demonstrated record of consistently effective teaching

Proficiency with technology relating to necessary administrative and pedagogical tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous academic leadership and/or administrative experience

Demonstrated success with academic recruitment and retention efforts

Experience mentoring students and faculty

Experience with academic budgets and strategic planning initiatives

Evidence of successful engagement with community partners

Enthusiasm about the role and the collaborative nature of a diverse team of music faculty

Commitment to Radford University’s mission, Culture of Care, and student success at a teaching institution

The successful candidate will have a multi-functional, adaptable skill set and successful track record as a music faculty member in higher education

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include:

1) Letter of Application

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4) List of Three References with contact information

For full consideration, applications should be received by January 22, 2027. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.