Job No. 160011
- Job Title:
- Associate Professor or Professor of Music
- Employer:
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Radford University
- Location:
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Radford , VA
- Posting Date:
- 06-Nov-2026
- Description:
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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.