Head of Music - Department of Music (Job ID #154111)

University of Illinois, United States

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The Head will work with the faculty and administration to realize the mission of the School of Theatre and Music, support and build music degree programs, and enhance the visibility of the Department of Music. In addition to overseeing management of the department in consultation with the Director of the School (degree programs, course timetables, budgets, etc.), the Head will maintain an active research and/or performance profile and will teach a reduced load in their area of expertise.  

This position will be a full-time nine-month appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure. Interviews are expected to take place mid to late January 2022. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Located in the heart of one of the most vibrant arts cities in the United States, UIC is a comprehensive urban public research (R1) university that enrolls over 33,500 students. Part of the University of Illinois land grant higher education system, UIC is among the nation’s top five most diverse campuses. One of four units in the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts, the School of Theatre and Music provides innovative, rigorous, and comprehensive academic and performance programs to under 100 undergraduate students in music and just over 120 students in theatre. Course work is offered leading to a BA in Music, a BA in Music Business, a BM in Music Performance, a BM in Jazz Studies, a BFA in Acting, a BA in Acting, and a BA in Theatre Design, Production and Technology. Music ensembles include three choirs, concert bands, jazz ensembles, orchestra, athletic band, chamber groups, jazz combos, among others. The faculty consists of performing artists and scholars. The School of Theatre and Music aims to become a national leader in inclusive theatre and music education and training, and all faculty are expected to contribute to realizing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

For more information, see http://theatreandmusic.uic.edu.


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