Director, School of Music

Texas State University; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, invites applications for the role of Director of the School of Music. The Director is the chief executive officer, guiding budget, programs, and faculty within a vibrant, accredited environment that includes a broad spectrum of degree offerings and ensembles.

The successful candidate will promote educational excellence, shared governance, and collaboration, while expanding resources and external partnerships to advance student success across

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education leadership and administration is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets.
• Ability to foster collaboration and inclusive governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief executive of the School of Music, reporting to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
• Provide vision and leadership for curriculum, programs, and faculty growth.
• Lead resource development and fundraising with University Advancement.
• Advocate for the school across campus and with external partners.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and high-quality faculty.
• Oversee administrative affairs and budgeting for the school.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Faculty development

Job description

Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) located in San Marcos, Texas, invites applications for the position of Director of the School of Music.

With more than 47,000 students, Texas State is one of the 25 largest public universities in the U.S., as well as one of the fastest growing institutions in the nation. With a key goal of elevating student success, the university offers over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across nine colleges. The university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and is one of 30 institutions nationally to receive the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in recognition of efforts to accelerate the success of Hispanic students in higher education. Additionally, Forbes has named Texas State among America’s Best Colleges in 2026, as well as previous recognitions among America’s Best Employers. U.S. News and World Report named Texas State among the Best Global Universities, and multiple degree programs rank among the best in the world including programs in drama, nursing, business, and criminology.

Texas State University’s 693-acre San Marcos campus resides in the center of Texas’s innovation corridor. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks of the San Marcos River and nearby access to two major airports (Austin and San Antonio). Texas State University also operates the 101-acre campus in Round Rock, Texas north of Austin, as well as over 4,000 additional acres of academic, agricultural, research, and recreational spaces across Texas. In 2025, TXST launched its first international campus located in Querétaro, Mexico. Originally founded in 1899, Texas State is now driving what’s next in research, academic excellence, and student success. The promising students, inspiring faculty, dedicated staff, and new graduates are primed to create an impact, transform lives, and make a difference in the world.

The Texas State University School of Music is a long-standing, fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music and provides an intensive and nurturing environment that emphasizes student-faculty interaction. Ninety faculty teach more than 600 students who perform in more than thirty ensembles. We guide students to become performers, educators, and scholars through a comprehensive array of degree programs. Graduate degrees include the Master of Music in Music Education, and the Master of Music with a concentration in Choral Conducting, Composition, Digital Music Research, Instrumental Conducting, Musicology, Music Theory, Performance and Pedagogy, and Performance in multiple genres including Classical, Jazz, Mariachi, and Salsa. Graduate students may also pursue a Certificate in Music Performance. In addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Science in Sound Recording Technology, undergraduate degrees include the Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Band, Choral, Mariachi, Strings) and Performance (classical and jazz). Composition, Jazz, Mariachi, Music, and Opera are available as Minors. Additional information can be found at https://www.music.txstate.edu.

Responsibilities

The Director is the chief executive officer of the School of Music, responsible to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication for all matters concerning budget, programs, and faculty of the school. The successful candidate is expected to:

• Foster an environment that values shared governance, educational excellence, collaboration, innovation, a variety of perspectives, and a welcoming community.
• Support and promote the continuing growth and development of outstanding academic curricula in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Provide vision and dynamic leadership for the engagement of faculty, staff, and students in the continued pursuit of excellence.
• Expand resources by working with University Advancement.
• Actively advocate for the school across campus and with constituents outside the University.
• Recruit, retain, and develop a varied and high-quality faculty by supporting creative/scholarly research, collaborative partnerships, and external funding efforts.
• Manage the administrative affairs of the school, including management of a large and complex budget.
• Contribute to the continued development and success of the school through leadership in research, teaching, and service.

For more information about the functions of school directors at Texas State, visit https://policies.txst.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/01-02-11.html.