Drum Program Department Chair
Location: Pasadena, CA
Salary: $72,571.00/year
Job Summary:
LACM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Department Administrator to lead and manage the Drum Program Department. This role involves overseeing faculty recruitment, faculty evaluation, program and curriculum development, program review, and budget considerations. The candidate will be responsible for student advisement, teaching 15-25 hours of classes, and general supervision of the teaching, service, and related activities of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation.
- Oversee program and curriculum development, and conduct program reviews.
- Manage departmental budgets and student advisement.
- Supervise teaching, service, and related departmental activities.
- Teach 15-25 hours of classroom instruction.
- Recommend teaching techniques and integrate new technologies in the classroom.
- Mentor and coach faculty to enhance their teaching skills.
- Supervise five music instructors.
Qualifications:
- MS in Drums or Music.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a professional drummer with touring, studio recording, or music directing experience.
- Experience as a drum coach, teacher, or instructor, including managing a drum program in an educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of music and drums.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit their resume via email to LACM at: [email protected], Attn: Thomas.
The Los Angeles College of Music is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The Los Angeles College of Music does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.