Adjunct Faculty - Music: Jazz Studies (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)
Adjunct Faculty - Music: Jazz Studies (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)
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Job Description
Adjunct Faculty Position
Music Department
Jazz Studies
Job Summary
The David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University invites applications for an adjunct position in Jazz Bass beginning August 2025. The primary duties of the successful candidate will be to teach courses in the core undergraduate Jazz Performance curriculum including Ensemble Directing. Other duties include primary applied lessons for Jazz Majors Recital Preparation auditions Jazz Juries and performances with the Jazz Faculty. Other teaching areas may include classical bass.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in jazz performance
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must address the applicants readiness preparation and/or experience teaching college-level General Education courses.
- CV. The CV must include at least three references in addition to the principal and guidance counselor with current email addresses and phone numbers.
- Teaching Philosophy.
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire).
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama midway between Birmingham and Atlanta Jax State is home to more than 9900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment meeting their educational career and personal goals. As an academic institution it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public comprehensive university it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations including bachelors masters post-baccalaureate doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus Arts Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.
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Employment Type
Temp
