Music Department Chair — Visionary Leader

North Carolina Central University

Durham (NC)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC seeks a Chair for the Department of Music within the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. The Chair will lead teaching, research, service, and faculty development, coordinating curriculum and program evaluation, while communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes governance, budget oversight, external funding pursuit, and strategic leadership for accreditation and program quality across undergraduate and

Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Commitment to shared governance and to a collaborative scholarly environment.
Ability to promote engaging teaching, learning, and scholarship.
Commitment to student success including recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement.

Responsibilities

Promote a vision that supports department, college and university goals.
Develop recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement procedures.
Promote innovative teaching and learning.
Conduct annual assessment of program learning outcomes.
Conduct scheduled program reviews.
Develop and implement new degree programs as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Shared governance

Teaching philosophy

Student success

collegial leadership

Education

Master’s or PhD in related field

Job description

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Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number F617184

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time

FTE

FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is where culture and intellect meet. With majors in the social sciences, humanities and the arts, the college has a culture of collaboration that encourages students to discover their own path. The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Jazz Performance, Performance, Education, and Music Industry. The Department’s Jazz Studies Program including the Master of Music in Jazz Studies is one of the University’s programs of distinction and is well-known throughout the nation. In addition to the degree programs, the Department houses several ensembles including the University Marching Band, the Symphonic Band, the University Choir, the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Primary Purpose of Position

In collaboration with the faculty and staff, the Chair establishes the overall vision for the department in regard to teaching, research, service, and the general development of students and faculty. In addition, to managing and evaluating faculty and staff, the Chair serves as mentor to faculty colleagues and as a collaborator with other college administrative officers, interprets college policies, advocates for his or her department from a perspective of the best overall interests of the College and University, leads faculty in important processes that shape the curriculum and impacts student learning, and effectively articulates department and college missions to internal and external constituencies. The Chair is expected to seek the advice of faculty and provide for the conduct of departmental affairs in an orderly manner through department meetings, the appointment of appropriate committees, and keep department members informed of his or her actions in a timely fashion. The Chair is also expected to seek student feedback on matters of concern to those enrolled in the department’s programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Evidence of a commitment to shared governance. The successful candidate must exhibit the ability to create an engaging teaching, learning, and scholarly/performance environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and the discovery of new knowledge. Candidates must display a commitment to student success that includes the recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement of undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to an open and collegial style of communication and management. Candidates must demonstrate a firm commitment to North Carolina Central University and the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities’ mission to provide a quality education to a diverse student body.

Earned Master’s or PHD in related field.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

None

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function

Function Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

1. Promote a vision that supports the goals of the department, College and the University.
2. Develop and implement procedures that will lead to the effective recruitment, retention, graduation and placement of students.
3. Promote effective innovative teaching and learning.
4. Conduct an annual assessment of the program learning outcomes of all degree programs.
5. Conduct scheduled academic program reviews.
6. Develop and implement new degree programs as appropriate.

Function

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

1. Promote the selection, retention, and professional growth of a diverse faculty.
2. Adhere to the principles and procedures of academic governance, especially in regard to faculty reappointment, promotion, and tenure, mid-year and annual faculty evaluations, and faculty workloads.
3. Effectively manage all departmental budgets and fiscal affairs.
4. Demonstrate a strong commitment to pursuing external funding.
5. Maintain accurate student and departmental data and records.
6. Coordinate and evaluate academic advising.
7. Develop effective university and community partnerships.
8. Conduct performance reviews of faculty and staff.
9. Assist the Dean with employee relation issues.
10. Recruit, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty.
11. Ensure that department’s curricula are current, support its strategic priorities, and meet accreditation standards.

Function

Function Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

1. Ensure the department is successful in achieving accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music.
2. Work with Academic Affairs to develop new articulation agreements with colleges/universities, community colleges, and ensure that articulation agreements are current and in compliance with Memorandums of Understanding.
3. Develop and revise class schedules (including online course offerings) each semester and develop a two-year schedule of classes for program planning.
4. Enforce NCCU and UNC System policies, regulations and practices.
5. Perform duties as assigned by the College Dean, the Provost, and Chancellor.
6. Establish and maintain formal partnerships (e.g., MOUs) with relevant local, regional, and discipline-specific stakeholders to support professional opportunities for faculty and students.

Posting Number

Posting Number F000304

Open Date

Open Date 09/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 01/01/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants