Lecturer, Music Industry & Arts Administration

JMU Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University seeks an exceptional and experienced arts administrator and teacher for a full-time, RTA Lecturer of Music Industry: Arts Administration, to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in arts management including fundraising, marketing and the production of both traditional and non-traditional artistic experiences.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team of artist faculty focused on building

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Arts Administration.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in music.
• 5 years minimum successful professional experience in the field.
• Demonstrated success writing grants and fundraising.
• Tangible outcomes with audience building, and immersive, compelling production.
• A record of effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an engaging Arts Administration curriculum within the undergraduate Music Industry curriculum.
• Engage with campus programming, marketing and audience development.
• Develop and maintain a visible profile locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Audience development

Collaboration

Marketing

Arts administration

Education

Master’s in Arts Administration

Bachelor or Master in Music

Doctorate in Arts Administration

Job description

James Madison University seeks an exceptional and experienced arts administrator and teacher for a full-time, RTA Lecturer of Music Industry: Arts Administration, to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in arts management including fundraising, marketing and the production of both traditional and non-traditional artistic experiences.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team of artist faculty focused on building