Director Of Jazz Studies And Assistant Professor

University of Maryland School of Music

College Park, Maryland, US
$90,000 - $95,000; not specified; for more informa...
Jazz performance and pedagogy
Leadership of jazz studies program
Mentoring students in jazz creation
The University of Maryland School of Music seeks a dynamic and dedicated musician, educator, and leader to serve as the Director of Jazz Studies

Job Summary

  • The University of Maryland School of Music seeks a dynamic and dedicated musician, educator, and leader to serve as the Director of Jazz Studies.
  • Responsibilities include leading jazz ensembles, coaching graduate combos, advising students, and potentially teaching applied jazz, improvisation, music business, jazz history, theory, and arranging.
  • The position involves serving on various committees, recruiting diverse students, maintaining an active performance profile, and building professional relationships within the jazz community.

Matching Summary

The University of Maryland School of Music seeks a dynamic and dedicated musician, educator, and leader to serve as the Director of Jazz Studies.

Salary

$90,000 - $95,000; Not specified; For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Jazz performance and pedagogy
  • Leadership of Jazz Studies program
  • Mentoring students in jazz creation
  • Maintaining performance excellence
  • Integrating program into School of Music

Nice-to-have

  • National and international accomplishments
  • Collaboration with colleagues
  • Active and visible performance profile
  • Building professional relationships

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in jazz performance or related field, or extensive professional jazz profile
  • Leadership experience in collegiate jazz studies
  • Demonstrated pedagogical success
  • Doctoral degree in jazz or related field preferred
  • Experience teaching jazz at collegiate level preferred

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