Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas, US
Conducting ensembles
Teaching applied lessons
Jazz studies expertise
Graduate assistants will perform duties relevant to their degree and future profession, potentially including conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, or teaching applied lessons

Job Summary

  • Graduate assistants will perform duties relevant to their degree and future profession, potentially including conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, or teaching applied lessons.
  • The graduate assistantship is a 12-month appointment designed for the completion of a one-year master's degree in jazz studies.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate organization skills, effective time management, and a high level of self-direction in pursuit of assigned tasks and obligations.

Matching Summary

Graduate assistants will perform duties relevant to their degree and future profession, potentially including conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, or teaching applied lessons.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conducting ensembles
  • Teaching applied lessons
  • Jazz studies expertise
  • Performant jazz instruments

Nice-to-have

  • Organizational skills
  • Effective time management
  • High level of self-direction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Music Degree
  • 18 credit hours in performant, education, or jazz
  • Competency on listed instruments
  • Provide recording of jazz tunes
  • Submit letter of intent, CV, and references
  • Sign contract for assistantship

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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