Dean, School of Music
Appointment announcement
Nov. 5, 2024
The search committee for the role of dean of the School of Music has completed its work and recommended Dr. Karen Bulmer for the position. President Neil Bose has accepted the recommendation and the Board of Regents approved the appointment on November 4.Dr. Bulmer, who has acted as interim dean of the Faculty of Music since June 2021, begins a five-year term effective today, Nov. 5, 2024. Read more in the Gazette.
Shortlisted candidates and public presentations - Sept. 5, 2024
The search committee for the role of dean of the School of Music has shortlisted the following candidates. Each candidate will give a public presentation to the university community; the times, dates and locations are noted below.
Dr. Karen Bulmer, interim dean, School of Music, Memorial University
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Dr. Arlan Schultz, associate professor, University of Lethbridge
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Dr. Peter Fielding, associate dean, College of the Arts, Kennesaw State University
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
All presentations will take place in person in Suncor Energy Hall (MU-1050) in the School of Music with an option to participate virtually. Candidate CVs and information for virtual participation is available in Brightspace. MUN login credentials are needed to access the CVs and presentation links.
As part of the search process, each candidate will have a formal interview, offer a public presentation, and hold meetings with faculty, staff, students and others. Following these visits, the search committee will seek input on the candidates’ suitability for the role.
Search update - March 25, 2024
Throughout January and February, the search committee engaged in a consultation process to gather feedback from the university community and key stakeholders on the opportunities, challenges and priorities for the School of Music, as well as the profile for the next dean.
A copy of the advertisement can be found here. Consideration of candidates will begin in May/June 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Search update - Jan. 15, 2024
In preparation for advertising this opportunity, the search committee is engaging in a consultation process to gather feedback from the university community and key stakeholders on the opportunities, challenges, priorities and profile for the unit and next dean.
If you are interested in participating in this consultation process please contact Shauna Quinlan at shauna.quinlan@mun.ca.
A copy of the advertisement and details on the progress of the search will be shared as they become available.
Search committee established
In accordance with the Procedures Governing the Appointment, Review, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Administrators, a search committee has been established for the role of dean of the School of Music.
Elected:
- Joe Argentino, associate professor, School of Music
- Harris Berger, CRC in Ethnomusicology, and director of the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media and Place, and professor of Music and Folklore, School of Music
- Nancy Dahn, university research professor and a John Lewis Paton distinguished professor, School of Music
- Rob Power, associate professor, School of Music
Appointed:
- Patricia Dold, associate dean, curriculum and programs for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and associate professor
- Peter Ride, dean, School of Fine Arts (Grenfell Campus)
- Mackenzie Broders, student representative, executive director of advocacy, MUNSU
- Jennifer Lokash, provost and vice-president (academic) pro tempore, chair
The search committee is being supported by Shauna Quinlan, senior consultant, senior leadership recruitment in Memorial's Department of Human Resources, and staff in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).