Associate Professor or Professor of Music and Associate Director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music

Associate Professor or Professor of Music and Associate Director
of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music

Job ID: 304248

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
For more than 60
years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its
entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in
innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just
north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two
metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of
Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact
research and Division I athletics also draw students from
throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the
University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a
Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to
becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden
its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local,
regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career
opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect,
integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us
an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw
State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered,
research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State
supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability,
excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for
talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our
vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic
plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000
Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is
located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information
The Kennesaw State University Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music
is committed to fostering a culture of artistic excellence,
academic rigor, and engaging musical experiences. Our dynamic
faculty of performers and scholars emphasize pedagogy and
individual mentorship that prepare students to thrive as leaders in
an evolving musical landscape.

The Bailey School of Music offers a wide array of performance
opportunities, from solo recitals to ensemble work across all
majors, and we recognize the importance of performance as both an
academic discipline and a vital means of community engagement.

Our graduates emerge as accomplished performers, innovative
educators, and leaders in the global arts community. They carry
forward the legacy of academic distinction that defines the Bailey
School of Music by contributing to culturally impactful aspects of
society while shaping the future of music. By fostering
artistry and intellect, our faculty strive to create an environment
where every student can excel and make meaningful contributions to
the music field and beyond.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a
full-time, tenured faculty position as Associate Professor or
Professor of Music and Associate Director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey
School of Music beginning August 2027. 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 Robert S. Geer Family 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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin
immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January
15, 2027.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Stephen
Wadsack, at swadsack@kennesaw.edu.

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or support@usg.edu.

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institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
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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
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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.

All applicants are required to include
professional references as part of their application process.
Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as
motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening
and/or verification of academic credentials.
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