Assistant Professor Lecturer in Jazz Studies in the School of Music
Assistant Professor Lecturer in Jazz Studies in the School of Music
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Requirements and qualifications: A Masters Degree is required; a Doctorate is preferred Significant collegelevel teaching experience A proven track record as a professional jazz performing and recording artist Ability to teach multiple subjects in the Jazz Area including jazz theory improvisation history composition/arranging big bands combos and private lessons Flexibility to adapt curriculum to address the current needs of the Jazz Area Administrative experience (e.g. committee work rehearsal scheduling and coordinating juries/auditions/concerts) Ability to recruit students to the Jazz Area Additional details about this position: The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced professional jazz musician with a proven track record of excellence as a performing artist and educator. This is primarily a teaching position and will carry a 4/4 teaching load. The candidate who fills this position will work directly with the Director of Jazz Studies to ensure all core classes and ensembles in the Jazz Area are covered and that high standards of excellence are maintained in the Jazz Area curriculum. All jazz instrumentalists are invited to apply but pianists trumpet players and bassists are especially welcome. The School of Music seeks to create a diverse and inclusive rigorous and responsible environment that reaches across disciplines to foster highly adaptive creators and thinkers. The strongest candidates will recognize that music has a strong potential for social change and community engagement and their work will reflect this. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. People of color Indigenous peoples women those identifying as LGBTQIAAP veterans those with disabilities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Duties include: 1. Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses ensembles and private lessons; 2. Supporting the Director of Jazz Studies in scheduling curriculum design and other needs of the area; 3. Recruiting undergraduate and graduate students; 4. Serving on committees as assigned and participating in department activities; and 5. Assisting students as they progress toward graduation in the degree plans offered for jazz majors and music minors. Courses in the Jazz Area that might be assigned to this position include jazz theory jazz improvisation jazz history jazz composition and arranging jazz combos and jazz big band.
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Full Time
