Associate Professor or Professor of Music and Assistant Director of the Dr. Bobb
Inside Higher Ed, Kennesaw, GA, United States
Job Title: Associate Professor or Professor of Music and Assistant Director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: 292607
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position as Associate Professor or Professor of Music and Assistant Director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music beginning August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of the BSOM in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the reputation, visibility, and impact across the region and nation.
Provide leadership in areas such as assessment, accreditation, faculty support, and student success.
Coordinate with faculty on recruitment, outreach, and community engagement efforts to attract high‑achieving students.
Contribute to faculty development and mentoring, including guidance on teaching effectiveness, scholarship/creative activity, and promotion and tenure preparation.
Collaborate with the Director of the BSOM on budget management to advance strategic goals.
Represent the School of Music at university, community, and professional events as needed.
Instructional assignments as well as scholarly and creative activity will be determined by the needs of the program and disciplinary expertise of the successful candidate.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Music with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music in the Geer College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of national and/or international recognition as an active performer, scholar, pedagogue, or leader in music.
A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the university level, with clear impact on student development and success.
Proven leadership experience in higher education, including faculty governance, academic program administration, or artistic direction.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Examples of scholarship and/or creative activity. This may include links to performance recordings or publications, for example. (Upload as Research Interest)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Application Deadline Apply by February 1, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: 292607
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position as Associate Professor or Professor of Music and Assistant Director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music beginning August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of the BSOM in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the reputation, visibility, and impact across the region and nation.
Provide leadership in areas such as assessment, accreditation, faculty support, and student success.
Coordinate with faculty on recruitment, outreach, and community engagement efforts to attract high‑achieving students.
Contribute to faculty development and mentoring, including guidance on teaching effectiveness, scholarship/creative activity, and promotion and tenure preparation.
Collaborate with the Director of the BSOM on budget management to advance strategic goals.
Represent the School of Music at university, community, and professional events as needed.
Instructional assignments as well as scholarly and creative activity will be determined by the needs of the program and disciplinary expertise of the successful candidate.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Music with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music in the Geer College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of national and/or international recognition as an active performer, scholar, pedagogue, or leader in music.
A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the university level, with clear impact on student development and success.
Proven leadership experience in higher education, including faculty governance, academic program administration, or artistic direction.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Examples of scholarship and/or creative activity. This may include links to performance recordings or publications, for example. (Upload as Research Interest)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
Application Deadline Apply by February 1, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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