School
of Music
The School of Music offers BM and MM degrees. Two of its concentrations
are particularly well suited to form partnerships with traditional
music, and are in fact already engaged in that area:
Music Media division coordinator: Robert Willey has been
involved in documenting regional culture:
Center for Louisiana Studies -
located a few blocks away in the library
The Center for Cultural and
Eco-Tourism
Cultural tourism
Archives
KRVS
- campus radio station and NPR affiliate, even closer than the library,
actively involved in broadcasting regional music, Internet streaming,
active partnerships with School of Music
Other related campus programs
Cinematic Arts Workshop, directed by Charles Richard. samples: [ Congres mondial
acadien ] [ Solar
home project ]
Folklore
Studies - courses and concentrations offered by Department of
English
Francophone
Studies - French and folklore concentrations through Department of Modern Languages
Researchers
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
The Dr. Tommy Comeaux Memorial Eminent Scholar Endowed
Chair in Traditional Music. Tenure and rank negotiable, dependent upon
qualifications. Salary highly competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Consult School of
Music's website for information on University and community
resources related to traditional music.
The chair-holder will be responsible for the creation
and leadership of a Center and the development of a degree program in
traditional music. The Chair will focus attention on the preservation
and perpetuation of traditional music, broadly defined. The ideal
candidate will:
- have a proven track record in scholarship,
teaching, leadership, and fundraising;
- articulate a creative vision for the Center and its
partnerships with artists and scholars; and
- foster and maintain collaborative relationships
across the campus, the region, and the globe.
Responsibilities also include the development and
teaching of courses appropriate to the Chair holder’s interests and
expertise. Professionalism, collegiality, and excellent organizational
and communication skills are essential. Earned doctorate preferred.
Significant achievements in scholarship and pedagogy within a relevant
discipline are expected. A candidate with a master’s degree and
significant scholarly and/or artistic experience will receive serious
consideration. A record of research and/or creative activity on the
topic of Louisiana music is beneficial.
Position is subject to approval by the Louisiana Board
of Regents. Expected start date: July 1, 2010. For initial
consideration, send to the e-mail address below an electronic (PDF)
application letter, CV, statement of leadership philosophy, and names,
addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of four current
references. The review process will begin November 1, 2009, and
continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be
sent to: Dr. Garth Alper, Chair, Comeaux Professorship Search Committee
at garth@louisiana.edu.
