Lecturer of 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

Working Title: Lecturer of Music Industry: Arts Administration

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Department: 100028 - School of Music

Pay Band:N/A

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:11/16/2026

About JMU

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information

The School of Music at 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. Our new colleague will bring a vision for audience development, community engagement, and innovative strategies aligned with the changing cultural landscape. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team of artist faculty who are working together to build and execute a curriculum that is just and responsive to the needs of the next generation of arts administrators and music industry professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include creating and implement an engaging Arts Administration curriculum within the existing undergraduate Music Industry curriculum. Our new colleague will also demonstrate interest and engagement with campus programming, with an eye toward creative marketing and audience development. Other duties may be assigned based on the skills and experience of the candidate and departmental needs. In addition to teaching, the candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a visible profile locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• 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

Preferred qualifications include:

• Doctorate in Arts Administration
• Familiarity in the use of digital media and/or interactive media
• Active membership and/or leadership in professional organizations
• A history of building partnerships between academic programs and local or regional arts organizations

Additional Posting Information

The James Madison University School of Music is an active program with about 400 undergraduate majors, 75 graduate students (DMA and MM), and 200 music minors. The School of Music consists of 45 full-time faculty and 25 part-time faculty that produces more than 200 performances and presentations annually, promoting a vibrant culture of research, scholarship, and creative activity. Housed within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the School of Music offers the Bachelor of Music in music performance, music education, composition, music theatre, and music industry; the Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in Music Studies and Music Industry; Master’s degrees in composition, conducting, music education, and music performance; and Doctoral degrees in Performance, Pedagogy and Literature and Conducting, Pedagogy and Literature. The College of Visual and Performing Arts strives to create an educational environment that inspires responsible citizenship.

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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EEO Statement

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: [phone].

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