Professor of Music Leadership (Open Rank) & Director, Institute for Music Leadership
Rochester
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Include: - - In partnership with the dean and other senior leaders, overseeing the academic and strategic direction of the Institute for Music Leadership Coordinate and lead the Master’s degree in Music Leadership Maintaining and - - building meaningful connections across a wide range of music industry sectors - - (nonprofit, commercial, creative industries, emerging fields) Leveraging industry relationships to support experiential learning, internships, and professional opportunities for students Teaching and mentoring students Collaborating on fundraising, community partnerships, and external engagement Eastman welcomes applicants whose expertise has been developed primarily through professional practice, leadership, and innovation within the music industry, alongside or in place of traditional academic pathways. - - Qualifications - - - - Required Qualifications: - - - - Master’s degree required - - in music or a related field - - Significant professional experience as a musician, innovator, and educator - - Demonstrated leadership within artistic, educational, cultural, or music-industry organizations, or leadership as an active independent artist. Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills - - Application Instructions - - - - Application Materials: - - Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy and leadership experience Three references Review of applications will begin - - June 22 - - and continue until the position is filled. - - Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - - EOE, including disability/protected veterans The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.