Department Head of Music and Performing Arts

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana Universitys College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for an inspiring leader to serve as Head of the Department of Music and Performing Arts. The Department offers the Bachelor of Music degree with concentrations in music education music performance and jazz studies as well as minors in Music and Dance and Contemporary Choreography. At the graduate level we offer the Master of Music in Performance. The Department prepares professional performers and educators and serves as a center of art and culture for Hammond and the Northshore.

The Department Head is the chief academic and administrative officer of the department serving a 12-month appointment and reporting to the Dean. The position carries both administrative and faculty responsibilities including teaching research/creative activity and service appropriate to the scope of the department.

A complete search profile can be found at concerning this position should be directed to the search committee Chair Professor Dr. David Johansen . The desired start date is July 1 2026. The search will continue until filled.

Application Deadline: For full consideration applications must be completed and submitted by Tuesday January 20 2026 by 11:59 p.m. Review will continue until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through Southeasterns online Workday system.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership in curriculum development assessment and strategic planning.
Mentor and evaluate faculty recruit new faculty and promote professional development.
Manage departmental budgets and advocate effectively for resources.
Oversee course scheduling accreditation reviews and program development.
Promote student recruitment retention and success.
Represent the department within the College University and community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral degree in a music discipline or closely related field.
Record of teaching scholarship and service warranting appointment as associate or full professor.
Minimum of six years of successful full-time teaching at the assistant professor level or above.
Evidence of teaching excellence at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and inclusive leadership.
Experience with curriculum development and assessment.
Budget and resource management skills.
Personal qualities of openness integrity and objectivity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience effectively leading an academic department.
Strong record of service at the department college and university levels.
Experience with the NASM accreditation process
Ability to build partnerships with local industries and external stakeholders.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter addressing qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae.
Names and contact information for 3-5 references.
Unofficial transcript of the highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire).
Evidence of creative and/or scholarly activity including but not limited to videos of solo performances masterclasses and lectures or written publications.

Posting Close Date

January 20 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.