Faculty.Professor.Research - Full-Time

Professor

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1=9/10 month - Faculty only

At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as The City of Medicine, NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. 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.
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 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 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. Have experience or understanding of Jazz performance or similar music genre.
Minimum Education/Experience
Candidates must have the PhD or DMA in Music or music-related fields. Candidates must have an established record of effective teaching and scholarly activities and additional professional accomplishments consistent with the rank of associate or full professor with tenure. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of effective leadership experience in promoting excellence in teaching, research, service, curriculum development, program review and assessment, student and faculty administration, securing external funding and grantsmanship, and fiscal management.
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.
Promote a vision that supports the goals of the department, College and the University.

Develop and implement procedures that will lead to the effective recruitment, retention, graduation and placement of students.

Promote effective innovative teaching and learning.

Conduct scheduled academic program reviews.

Administrative

Promote the selection, retention, and professional growth of a diverse faculty.

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.

Maintain accurate student and departmental data and records.

Coordinate and evaluate academic advising.

Develop effective university and community partnerships.

Conduct performance reviews of faculty and staff.

Recruit, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty.

Administrative

Ensure the department is successful in achieving accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music.

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.

Develop and revise class schedules (including online course offerings) each semester and develop a two-year schedule of classes for program planning.

Enforce NCCU and UNC System policies, regulations and practices.

Perform duties as assigned by the College Dean, the Provost, and Chancellor.

Establish and maintain formal partnerships with relevant local, regional, and discipline-specific stakeholders to support professional opportunities for faculty and students.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

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11-12 Paid Holidays

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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