202290
Position Title:
Department Chair of the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music
FTE:
1.0
Salary:
Commensurate
Job Summary/Basic Function:
About This Role:
Lamar University seeks a visionary leader to Chair the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with appointment beginning Summer 2024. The successful candidate will develop, advocate for, expand, steer, and collaborate seamlessly with students, faculty, and administration while representing the department, the College of Fine Arts & Communication, and Lamar University. The Chair will provide dynamic leadership to an active and growing department. Responsibilities encompass leadership of music faculty, including recruiting faculty, interviewing, and evaluating; oversight of curriculum, assessment, and accreditation (NASM); management of fiscal and budgetary matters; building and inventory oversight; guiding outreach development and fundraising; and research and/or creative activities within the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional duties include student recruitment, participation in departmental, college, and university events, and other service opportunities. The department chair will have a teaching assignment of the equivalent of a six-hour course each year, usually a three-hour teaching load per long semester, assigned according to expertise and experience.
Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music is a comprehensive department within the College of Fine Arts and Communication. An important and vital link to the university and the community, the Department of Music includes 19 full-time faculty, 9 part-time faculty, and 138 students majoring in music with approximately 70% majoring in music education. The department offers Bachelor of Music degree in composition, music education, and performance; Bachelor of Arts degree; and Master of Music degree in music education (fully online) and performance.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
Key Competencies:
Who We Are:
Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar UniversityMinimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
The successful candidate will have the following:
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):
EEO Statement:
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran’s Preference:
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.
Open Date:
02/01/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates should provide the following documents to ensure full consideration.
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