University of Memphis
Director, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Campus Location:
Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number:
002411
Category:
Full-Time Faculty
Department:
School of Music
Position SummaryThe Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for its next Director to begin serving July 1, 2025. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music (RESSOM) is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in music as an educator, performer, or scholar.
Hold or qualify for the rank of Full Professor.
Earned doctorate in music, or a master’s degree in music plus equivalent distinguished national/international accomplishments.
Significant administrative experience including budget management, faculty and staff development, and collaboration with multiple departments and units.
Strong professional record of fundraising and donor development.
Demonstrated commitment to working with an inclusive student population and supporting students’ ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and collective mission, vision, and operating standards of the School of Music and College of Communication and Fine Arts.
Responsibilities
Serve as administrative head for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.
Hire and manage RESSOM staff.
Conduct annual faculty reviews and provide recommendations for promotion/tenure.
Develop strategies for the sustainable growth and development of RESSOM in alignment with the College and University’s Strategic Plan.
Establish a culture in which meaningful musical instruction, research, creative activity, and service thrive.
Actively pursue external funding to elevate the RESSOM and support its programs and initiatives.
Develop community partnerships.
Coordinate academic affairs for RESSOM including integrating programs, improving curricula, recruiting students, supporting student success, and assisting with issues of academic integrity.
School of Music and the University of MemphisThe Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music has a 110-year history of producing successful and accomplished music professionals. Anchored in the culturally diverse and musically rich, cosmopolitan city of Memphis, the School’s inclusive programs inspire, train, and launch sustainable careers for musicians, scholars, and the industry professionals of tomorrow. Instructing over 400 students in 30-degree concentration areas, the School’s 70 full- and part-time faculty remain focused on student success inside and outside the classroom.
Degree Areas
Music BA
Composition BM | MM | DMA
Commercial Music + Songwriting BM
Conducting MM | DMA | AD
Jazz + Studio Music BM | MM
Music Business BM
Music Education BM | MM | MAT | PhD
Music Therapy BM
Musicology BM | MM | PhD
Pedagogy MM
Performance BM | MM | DMA | AD
Recording Technology BM
With the opening of the new Scheidt Family Music Center in 2023, the school has solidified its place as the most comprehensive School of Music in the region. The 82,000 square-foot Music Center boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 900+ seat concert hall.
The University of Memphis (UofM) is a comprehensive, internationally recognized, urban public research university preparing students for success in a diverse, innovative, global environment. Student success, service, innovation, collaboration and accountability are core values at the University of Memphis.
The University has a 21,000+ student population, approximately 2,500 employees including 900+ faculty and is classified as “R1” or “Doctoral: Very High Research Activity and Community Engaged” per the Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Learning. With a focus on research and service benefitting communities locally and across the globe, we are home to nationally designated centers of excellence in cybersecurity research and education, transportation workforce development, mobile health data, and five Tennessee centers of research excellence. The University of Memphis also has highly rated on-campus early childhood, elementary, middle & high schools.
BenefitsFull-time benefits include:
14 total paid holidays to include Christmas Day & six administrative days.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Generous retirement contributions.
(3.87% – 9% depending on the selected plan); State of TN $2 for $1 match on 401(k) plans (up to $100 match for $100 contribution).
Tuition discounts for you and your eligible spouse/dependent(s).
Vacation, if applicable.
Sick leave | Exempt & non-exempt accrue 7.5 hrs./mo.
Paid parental leave (6 weeks after one year of service).
State longevity bonus | $100/year for each year of service after three years of eligible service. Maximum of $3,000.
No TN state income tax.
Paid professional development assignments.
Startup funds & moving allowances.
Faculty handbook: memphis.edu/facultyhandbook.
Optional benefits include:
Short and long-term disability & sick leave banks.
Supplemental life insurance.
Pre-tax insurance deductions.
Employee recognition programs & professional development opportunities.
On-site conveniences such as ATM machines, post office, Tiger Bike program, recreation center, Ride Share carpool program, Eye Center, multiple on-campus dining locations, community garden, etc.
Numerous TigerPerks including discounted athletic tickets memphis.edu/tigerperks.
Minimum Position QualificationsSpecial Conditions
Posting Date:
09/01/2024
Closing Date:
11/01/2024
Open Until Screening Begins:
Yes
Hiring Range:
Competitive
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to ApplicantsAll applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload any listed documents, if required by the system:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of leadership philosophy
Contact information for professional reference
Other position related information
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
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Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number:
002411
Category:
Full-Time Faculty
Department:
School of Music
Position SummaryThe Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis invites applications for its next Director to begin serving July 1, 2025. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music (RESSOM) is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in music as an educator, performer, or scholar.
Hold or qualify for the rank of Full Professor.
Earned doctorate in music, or a master’s degree in music plus equivalent distinguished national/international accomplishments.
Significant administrative experience including budget management, faculty and staff development, and collaboration with multiple departments and units.
Strong professional record of fundraising and donor development.
Demonstrated commitment to working with an inclusive student population and supporting students’ ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and collective mission, vision, and operating standards of the School of Music and College of Communication and Fine Arts.
Responsibilities
Serve as administrative head for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.
Hire and manage RESSOM staff.
Conduct annual faculty reviews and provide recommendations for promotion/tenure.
Develop strategies for the sustainable growth and development of RESSOM in alignment with the College and University’s Strategic Plan.
Establish a culture in which meaningful musical instruction, research, creative activity, and service thrive.
Actively pursue external funding to elevate the RESSOM and support its programs and initiatives.
Develop community partnerships.
Coordinate academic affairs for RESSOM including integrating programs, improving curricula, recruiting students, supporting student success, and assisting with issues of academic integrity.
School of Music and the University of MemphisThe Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music has a 110-year history of producing successful and accomplished music professionals. Anchored in the culturally diverse and musically rich, cosmopolitan city of Memphis, the School’s inclusive programs inspire, train, and launch sustainable careers for musicians, scholars, and the industry professionals of tomorrow. Instructing over 400 students in 30-degree concentration areas, the School’s 70 full- and part-time faculty remain focused on student success inside and outside the classroom.
Degree Areas
Music BA
Composition BM | MM | DMA
Commercial Music + Songwriting BM
Conducting MM | DMA | AD
Jazz + Studio Music BM | MM
Music Business BM
Music Education BM | MM | MAT | PhD
Music Therapy BM
Musicology BM | MM | PhD
Pedagogy MM
Performance BM | MM | DMA | AD
Recording Technology BM
With the opening of the new Scheidt Family Music Center in 2023, the school has solidified its place as the most comprehensive School of Music in the region. The 82,000 square-foot Music Center boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 900+ seat concert hall.
The University of Memphis (UofM) is a comprehensive, internationally recognized, urban public research university preparing students for success in a diverse, innovative, global environment. Student success, service, innovation, collaboration and accountability are core values at the University of Memphis.
The University has a 21,000+ student population, approximately 2,500 employees including 900+ faculty and is classified as “R1” or “Doctoral: Very High Research Activity and Community Engaged” per the Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Learning. With a focus on research and service benefitting communities locally and across the globe, we are home to nationally designated centers of excellence in cybersecurity research and education, transportation workforce development, mobile health data, and five Tennessee centers of research excellence. The University of Memphis also has highly rated on-campus early childhood, elementary, middle & high schools.
BenefitsFull-time benefits include:
14 total paid holidays to include Christmas Day & six administrative days.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Generous retirement contributions.
(3.87% – 9% depending on the selected plan); State of TN $2 for $1 match on 401(k) plans (up to $100 match for $100 contribution).
Tuition discounts for you and your eligible spouse/dependent(s).
Vacation, if applicable.
Sick leave | Exempt & non-exempt accrue 7.5 hrs./mo.
Paid parental leave (6 weeks after one year of service).
State longevity bonus | $100/year for each year of service after three years of eligible service. Maximum of $3,000.
No TN state income tax.
Paid professional development assignments.
Startup funds & moving allowances.
Faculty handbook: memphis.edu/facultyhandbook.
Optional benefits include:
Short and long-term disability & sick leave banks.
Supplemental life insurance.
Pre-tax insurance deductions.
Employee recognition programs & professional development opportunities.
On-site conveniences such as ATM machines, post office, Tiger Bike program, recreation center, Ride Share carpool program, Eye Center, multiple on-campus dining locations, community garden, etc.
Numerous TigerPerks including discounted athletic tickets memphis.edu/tigerperks.
Minimum Position QualificationsSpecial Conditions
Posting Date:
09/01/2024
Closing Date:
11/01/2024
Open Until Screening Begins:
Yes
Hiring Range:
Competitive
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to ApplicantsAll applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload any listed documents, if required by the system:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of leadership philosophy
Contact information for professional reference
Other position related information
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
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