Announcement of Opening College of ARTS AND LETTERS Department of MUSIC
	Position:	Tenured Full Professor, Department Chair
	Starting Date:	September 2008
	Minimum Qualifications:	A terminal degree in music from an accredited institution of higher education, or the equivalent (significant professional experience may be considered equivalent to a terminal degree). Applicant must have a record of research, scholarship, publications, and/or creative activity involving students whenever possible, and extensive college/university level teaching experience using a variety of methodologies. Applicant must have demonstrated potential as an administrator and a demonstrated proficiency for fostering collegiality/consensus building; with a potential for implementing innovative change. Applicant must have demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multi-ethnic multicultural environment and the ability to manage a department in which diverse musical styles are represented.
	Preferred: Qualifications:	The Department of Music at California State University, Los Angeles is seeking a dynamic individual to Chair the department. The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in advising students on curricular issues. Successful grant writing/fund raising experience is highly desirable. Applicant must have substantial teaching experience at the college/university level.
	Duties:	The Department Chair is responsible for providing academic and curricular leadership and management for the Department of Music. The Chair is expected to teach one class per quarter in the area of his/her expertise, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, participate in research as well as University governance and community service The Chair is responsible for the overall administration of the department, including scheduling classes, advising students, supervising clerical/technical staff, managing the budget, and representing the department in the College of Arts & Letters. Applicant must have ability to maintain balance between professional/scholarly and pedagogical activities. Department Chairs serve twelve (12) months initially in a three-year renewable appointment.
	Salary:	Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
	The University:	California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.
	Required Documentation:	Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
	Application:	Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2007 and continue until the position if filled. Address application, required documentation and/or request for information to: Dr. David Connors, Chair Department of Music Music Department Chair Search California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032-8102 In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions. TOP | Cal State L.A. | Faculty Positions

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