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Director, John J. Cali School of Music

Employer
Montclair State University
Location
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 1, 2024
Website
https://www.montclair.edu/

Job Details

 


IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

 

  • Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
  • The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
  • Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
  • In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY :

The John J. Cali School of Music seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director. Exercising both intellectual and artistic leadership, the Director is expected to articulate and implement a strategic vision for the growth and development of the school within the framework of Montclair State University’s expanding mission as a top-100 public research university.

The Cali School, a center of excellence and a point of pride for Montclair State University, is known for academic and artistic achievement. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education, music performance, music therapy, theory/composition, and jazz studies, as well as a BA in recording arts and production, a two-year Artist’s Diploma, and a one-year Performer’s Certificate. With a faculty of 21 full-time members and approximately 150 part-time instructors, the school serves over 500 students, who are selected through a competitive admissions process.

The School maintains strong relationships with professional performance and educational organizations and enjoys partnerships with outstanding music schools around the world. Its facilities, which include the 235-seat Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall, teaching studios, music practice and rehearsal rooms, and faculty studios, provide a conservatory-like setting. The school’s ensembles regularly perform in the acoustically perfect Alexander Kasser Theater, which seats 500 and can accommodate a full orchestra or a 160-voice chorus.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of the Arts, the Director holds a critical leadership role within the school, bearing the ultimate responsibility for its overall direction and management. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of both the academic and administrative functions of the institution, ensuring that the school operates efficiently and effectively in all its endeavors.

A tenured professorship is available to candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank based on qualifications. Such an appointment is distinct from and not required for the Director’s position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

 

 

  • Advances the academic programs across both undergraduate and graduate levels maintaining and enhancing the quality of education offered.
     
  • Leads efforts to develop innovative curricula, support faculty in their teaching and research, and ensure that students receive a well-rounded and cutting-edge education that prepares them for successful careers in the arts.
     
  • Strengthens existing collaborations beyond the campus, and establishes new partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders such as professional performing artists, performing arts organizations, and performing arts schools at regional, national, and international levels in order to position the school as a leader in the performing arts community.
     
  • Plays a pivotal role as the School’s advocate and representative, engaging with various constituencies, including the campus community, alumni, the professional music community, and the broader public; articulates the school’s mission, vision, and values, ensuring that the school’s voice is heard and respected in all relevant arenas.
     

 

  • Leads the School’s expanding fundraising and development efforts identifying and cultivating new sources of financial support, both from traditional avenues such as grants and donations and through innovative approaches to fundraising in order to impact the school’s ability to enhance its programs, facilities, and overall reputation within the arts community.
     
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to the school’s mission and values, embodying these principles, leading by example and inspiring others within the school to do the same. This leadership will be critical in navigating the complex challenges facing higher education today and in steering the school toward continued success.
     
  • Develops, administers and monitors the School’s budget and expenditures.
     
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops and evaluates staff; approves personnel actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
     
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
     
  • Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.
     

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED :

 

  • Master's degree or higher in music, arts management, or a related field.
     
  • The capacity for visionary leadership across a breadth of programs: performance, theory/composition, jazz studies, music teacher preparation, music therapy, and recording arts and production.
     
  • Extensive management experience, including responsibility for budgetary and personnel matters in a highly complex organization.
     
  • Ability to serve as the public face of the school, effectively advocating for the school's mission and values, engaging with alumni, and representing the school to the public.
     
  • Excellent relationship-building and fundraising skills.
     
  • An understanding of faculty and student development processes and dedication to enhancing their experience and ensuring their success.
     
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with the full range of stakeholders: students, faculty, university administration, donors, volunteer leaders, and external partners.
     
  • A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse student body and faculty, aligned with the university's broader mission.
     
  • A confident, engaging, and transparent leadership style.
     
  • An active, broad-based connection to the professional music community.
     

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include the following:

 

 

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
     
  • Cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the position.
     
  • List of four (4) professional references, including their names, titles and contact information.
     

Department

Dean's Office, College of the Arts

Position Type

Administrative

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent @montclair.edu .

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

 

 

 

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 Montclair State University

Montclair State University defines what it means to be a university with a public purpose — one that not only creates transformational opportunities for students, but also partners with communities to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Montclair invites students to imagine the world they want to live in and empowers them to develop the skills and knowledge to create it. As a solutions engine, we ask: How can we harness the power of 21,000 students and 1,800 professors to be a force for good in the world?

This distinctive approach continues to attract students, propelling Montclair to become New Jersey’s second largest institution of higher learning, and one of its most diverse. Under President Jonathan Koppell, the University enrolled the largest entering class in the University’s history two years in a row.

Founded in 1908, Montclair has grown big enough to offer more than 300 programs across 13 colleges and schools at all degree levels – and yet, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, is still small enough for students to receive personalized attention from professors and staff who truly care. Students have numerous opportunities to conduct research with professors who are respected leaders in their fields.

More than 50% of Montclair’s students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state.

Montclair’s highly diverse students thrive in the University’s supportive, welcoming environment. Their graduation rates outperform state and national benchmarks and predictions with U.S. News & World Report ranking Montclair as seventh among national universities in graduation rate performance in 2022. It is consistently recognized as one of the most inclusive and best value universities and ranked No. 21 in the country in social mobility.

Many of Montclair’s students are working and raising families, and the University offers flexible programs that give them the opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them, on campus or online, in real time or asynchronously.

Faculty include winners of a MacArthur fellowship, Fulbright grants and Emmy awards, and NSF, NEH and NIH grants, among many other distinctions. These highly respected researchers, scholars and creators are dedicated to student success, and they are always innovating to meet the needs of learners and of the state. Montclair has launched dozens of new degree and certificate programs, and offers more combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs than any other university in New Jersey – empowering students to enter the workforce faster, with stronger skills and for less cost. 

Montclair’s mission is to elevate its students and partners, and in so doing, help make the world a better place. 

At Montclair State, our employees are among our most valuable assets.

When you work at Montclair State, you join a talented, diverse and inclusive community of employees who work together to support the educational mission of the University.

You are part of a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Our 11 colleges and schools serve 21,000 students on a beautiful 252-acrea, vibrant suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City.

Dedicated to providing employees with opportunities for professional achievement and development, we take pride in a dynamic workplace environment that respects all employees and encourages excellence.

As a Montclair State University employee, you enjoy access to:

  • Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits to discounted membership to the campus recreation center and tuition reimbursement
  • Policies, programs and services that support our commitment to affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, multicultural diversity and inclusion
  • A dynamic, sophisticated and diverse environment
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