UNLV

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director, School of Music, College of Fine Arts [R0128480].

The Director serves as the administrator in charge of the department in each college/school. As such s/he is responsible for overseeing all department activities, including workload/scheduling, curriculum, student concerns, budgets and financial matters, personnel issues, policy, compliance, and departmental climate.

The Chair/Director is responsible for administering the day-to-day operation of the department and implementing its strategic priorities. This work involves overseeing faculty activities, including workload and schedules, faculty and staff recruitment and hiring processes, hiring part-time instructors, faculty and staff mentoring, overseeing the promotion and tenure process, conducting faculty and staff annual evaluations, monitoring enrollments, curriculum and program oversight, managing department budgets, and facilitation of conflict resolution.

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request. All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.

This position requires a Doctorate (DMA, DM, or PhD) or Terminal Degree (MM, MFA or equivalent) in a music discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. Professional and/or academic accomplishments as a performer, scholar, or teacher commensurate with the rank of associate professor with tenure. These include:

A combination of a terminal academic degree (varies based on discipline) and significant professional experience

Past experience in a School of Music setting such as Department Chair, Area Coordinator, or other

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on January 31, 2022. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Kimberly James, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.