[AUDITORY] Chair position at Georgia Tech School of Music ("Lerch, Alexander G" )


Subject: [AUDITORY] Chair position at Georgia Tech School of Music
From:    "Lerch, Alexander G"  <alexander.lerch@xxxxxxxx>
Date:    Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:55:59 +0000

--_000_CY8PR07MB95241A8DCA64D23499B572BE8E2BACY8PR07MB9524namp_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear Auditory list, The Georgia Tech School of Music is looking for a new Chair. Details can be= found at https://music.gatech.edu/music-school-chair and are pasted below. Please feel free to distribute the announcement widely. Questioned can be d= irected to me or to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Julie Kim: jul= ie.kim at design.gatech.edu. Best, Alexander The School of Music is a global leader in undergraduate and graduate educat= ion in music technology, in music and music technology research and creativ= e work. The school fosters a dynamic mix of music performance experiences f= or students from all academic disciplines and musical backgrounds. The Scho= ol trains new kinds of interdisciplinary scholars who combine technical, sc= ientific, and musical interests to transform the ways in which we create, p= erform, experience, and understand music. Positioned to be the premier music technology program in the country, the S= chool of Music offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. pro= grams in Music Technology, with 120 students across the three degree progra= ms. Additionally, through ensemble participation, the School provides music= al instruction to over 1,000 non-music majors per semester from all seven c= olleges of Georgia Tech participating in the Georgia Tech Marching Band, tw= o orchestras, two concert bands, two jazz ensembles, four jazz combos, four= choirs, and more. The School of Music is a unique blend of music technolog= y and music performance. Information on Georgia Tech, the College of Design, and the School of Music= is best accessed from our websites: http://www.design.gatech.edu<http://ww= w.design.gatech.edu/> and http://www.music.gatech.edu<http://www.music.gate= ch.edu/> Job Summary The College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites nomina= tions and applications for the position of Chair of the School of Music in = Atlanta, Georgia. The Chair will have the opportunity to build upon the success of the School= of Music, driving innovation and excellence as we lead innovation in educa= tion and research at the interface of music and technology. The new Chair w= ill be expected to provide overall leadership and vision for the developmen= t of a comprehensive program of teaching and research at both the undergrad= uate and graduate levels. Responsibilities The Chair will: * Manage the School's academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and ensur= e the alignment of the School of Music with the strategic objectives of the= College and Institute * Maintain an active role in the academic life of the school with both = teaching and research expectations * Develop synergies among the programs within the School of Music and c= reate strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the = College of Design and across campus * Work with community and corporate leaders through the College of Desi= gn Dean's Advisory Board and bring a demonstrated passion for community eng= agement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationship= s that support the College's mission and future growth Required Qualifications Candidates must have a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in a related fie= ld with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement that qualifies for = a tenured position. The candidate's career should be deeply rooted in the = field of music technology, bringing a detailed understanding of the field a= nd its subfields. Preferred Qualifications The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the profession and to t= he promotion of excellence in teaching and research. Candidates must illust= rate the ability to engage community and corporate leaders and work effecti= vely with faculty, students, and administrators. Significant experience in = academic and/or research administration is desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership experience, strong communic= ation skills and a passion for building strategic community and industry pa= rtnerships to advance the College's mission. We especially encourage candid= ates with proven or emerging fundraising skills to apply. --_000_CY8PR07MB95241A8DCA64D23499B572BE8E2BACY8PR07MB9524namp_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html xmlns:v=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-micr= osoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http:= //www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dus-ascii"= > <meta name=3D"Generator" content=3D"Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @xxxxxxxx {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0;} @xxxxxxxx {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} @xxxxxxxx {font-family:Aptos;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif; mso-ligatures:standardcontextual;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:#467886; text-decoration:underline;} span.EmailStyle17 {mso-style-type:personal-compose; font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif; color:windowtext;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only;} @xxxxxxxx WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} /* List Definitions */ @xxxxxxxx l0 {mso-list-id:1446266545; mso-list-template-ids:-2122043084;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level1 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0B7; mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level2 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:o; mso-level-tab-stop:1.0in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @xxxxxxxx l0:level3 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0A7; mso-level-tab-stop:1.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Wingdings;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level4 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0A7; mso-level-tab-stop:2.0in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Wingdings;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level5 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0A7; mso-level-tab-stop:2.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Wingdings;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level6 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0A7; mso-level-tab-stop:3.0in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Wingdings;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level7 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0A7; mso-level-tab-stop:3.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Wingdings;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level8 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0A7; mso-level-tab-stop:4.0in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Wingdings;} @xxxxxxxx l0:level9 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:\F0A7; mso-level-tab-stop:4.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Wingdings;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --></style><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapedefaults v:ext=3D"edit" spidmax=3D"1026" /> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapelayout v:ext=3D"edit"> <o:idmap v:ext=3D"edit" data=3D"1" /> </o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> </head> <body lang=3D"EN-US" link=3D"#467886" vlink=3D"#96607D" style=3D"word-wrap:= break-word"> <div class=3D"WordSection1"> <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Dear Auditory list,<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal">The Georgia Tech School of Music is looking for a ne= w Chair. Details can be found at <a href=3D"https://music.gatech.edu/music-school-chair">https://music.gatec= h.edu/music-school-chair</a> and are pasted below.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Please feel free to distribute the announcement wide= ly. Questioned can be directed to me or to the chair of the search committe= e, Prof. Julie Kim: julie.kim at design.gatech.edu.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Best,<o:p></o:p></s= pan></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Alexander<o:p></o:p= ></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></= span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">The School of Music= is a global leader in undergraduate and graduate education in music techno= logy, in music and music technology research and creative work. The school = fosters a dynamic mix of music performance experiences for students from all academic disciplines and musical backgro= unds. The School trains new kinds of interdisciplinary scholars who combine= technical, scientific, and musical interests to transform the ways in whic= h we create, perform, experience, and understand music.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Positioned to be th= e premier music technology program in the country, the School of Music offe= rs Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. programs in Music Tech= nology, with 120 students across the&nbsp;three degree&nbsp;programs. Additionally, through ensemble participation, the Sc= hool provides musical instruction to over 1,000 non-music majors per semest= er from all seven colleges of Georgia Tech participating in the Georgia Tec= h Marching Band, two orchestras, two concert bands, two jazz ensembles, four jazz combos, four choirs, and more= . The School of Music is a unique blend of music technology and music perfo= rmance.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Information on Geor= gia Tech, the College of Design, and the School of Music is best accessed f= rom our websites:&nbsp;<a href=3D"http://www.design.gatech.edu/">http://www= .design.gatech.edu</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=3D"http://www.music.gatech.edu= /">http://www.music.gatech.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Job Summary<o:p>= </o:p></span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">The College of Desi= gn at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites nominations and applicati= ons for the position of Chair of the School of Music in Atlanta, Georgia.<o= :p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">The Chair will have= the opportunity to build upon the success of the School of Music, driving = innovation and excellence as we lead innovation in education and research a= t the interface of music and technology. The new Chair will be expected to provide overall leadership and vision fo= r the development of a comprehensive program of teaching and research at bo= th the undergraduate and graduate levels.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Responsibilities= <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">The Chair will:<o:p= ></o:p></span></p> <ul style=3D"margin-top:0in" type=3D"disc"> <li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style=3D"fo= nt-size:11.0pt">Manage the School's academic, fiscal, and personnel matters= and ensure the alignment of the School of Music with the strategic objecti= ves of the College and Institute<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNorm= al" style=3D"mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Main= tain an active role in the academic life of the school with both teaching a= nd research expectations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" styl= e=3D"mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Develop syne= rgies among the programs within the School of Music and create strong inter= disciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design = and across campus<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-list:l0 = level1 lfo1"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Work with community and corpo= rate leaders through the College of Design Dean's Advisory Board and bring = a demonstrated passion for community engagement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationships that support the College's = mission and future growth<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Required Qualifi= cations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Candidates must hav= e a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in a related field with a distingui= shed record of scholarly achievement that qualifies for a tenured position.= &nbsp;The candidate's career should be deeply rooted in the field of music technology, bringing a detailed understanding= of the field and its subfields.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">Preferred Qualif= ications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">The candidate must = maintain an active commitment to the profession and to the promotion of exc= ellence in teaching and research. Candidates must illustrate the ability to= engage community and corporate leaders and work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators. Significa= nt experience in academic and/or research administration is desirable.<o:p>= </o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt">The ideal candidate= will demonstrate leadership experience, strong communication skills and a = passion for building strategic community and industry partnerships to advan= ce the College's mission. We especially encourage candidates with proven or emerging fundraising skills to apply.<= o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> --_000_CY8PR07MB95241A8DCA64D23499B572BE8E2BACY8PR07MB9524namp_--


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