School Chair-Academic (School of Music)

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About the School of Music at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The School of Music is a global leader in undergraduate and graduate education in music technology, in music and music technology research and creative work. The school fosters a dynamic mix of music performance experiences for students from all academic disciplines and musical backgrounds. The School trains new kinds of interdisciplinary scholars who combine technical, scientific, and musical interests to transform the ways in which we create, perform, experience, and understand music.

Positioned to be the premier music technology program in the country, the School of Music offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. programs in Music Technology, with 120 students across the three degree programs. Additionally, through ensemble participation, the School provides musical instruction to over 1,000 non-music majors per semester from all seven colleges of Georgia Tech participating in the Georgia Tech Marching Band, two orchestras, two concert bands, two jazz ensembles, four jazz combos, four choirs, and more. The School of Music is a unique blend of music technology and music performance.

Information on Georgia Tech, the College of Design, and the School of Music is best accessed from our websites: http://www.design.gatech.edu and http://www.music.gatech.edu

The College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the School of Music in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Chair will have the opportunity to build upon the success of the School of Music, driving innovation and excellence as we lead innovation in education and research at the interface of music and technology. The new Chair will be expected to provide overall leadership and vision for the development of a comprehensive program of teaching and research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Job Responsibilities

The Chair will:

Manage the School's academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and ensure the alignment of the School of Music with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute;
Maintain an active role in the academic life of the school with both teaching and research expectations;
Develop synergies among the programs within the School of Music and create strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design and across campus;
Work with community and corporate leaders through the College of Design Dean's Advisory Board and bring a demonstrated passion for community engagement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationships that support the College's mission and future growth.

Candidates must have a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in a related field with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement that qualifies for a tenured position. The candidate's career should be deeply rooted in the field of music technology, bringing a detailed understanding of the field and its subfields.

The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the profession and to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research. Candidates must illustrate the ability to engage community and corporate leaders and work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators. Significant experience in academic and/or research administration is desirable.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership experience, strong communication skills and a passion for building strategic community and industry partnerships to advance the College's mission. We especially encourage candidates with proven or emerging fundraising skills to apply.

Interested individuals should submit the following materials:

Cover letter describing your interest in the position, academic goals, evidence of industry engagement, and leadership style;
Curriculum Vitae; and
Name, address (including email), and telephone numbers for five academic/professional references.

Requests for information may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Professor Julie Kim at julie.kim@design.gatech.edu

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The salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment is anticipated on or about July 1, 2026.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, but will continue until the position is filled. A background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.