Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR, US
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Conducting ensembles
Teaching methods courses
Teaching applied lessons
** The University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Division of Music, specifically for a one-year master's program in jazz studies. The role involves conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, and performing applied lessons, requiring a Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent. **

Job Summary

  • Graduate assistants will perform duties relevant to their degree and future profession, including conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, or teaching applied lessons.
  • This is a 12-month appointment designed for 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

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** The University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Division of Music, specifically for a one-year master's program in jazz studies. The role involves conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, and performing applied lessons, requiring a Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • conducting ensembles
  • teaching methods courses
  • teaching applied lessons
  • jazz studies master's degree

Nice-to-have

  • organization skills
  • effective time management
  • high level of self-direction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Music Degree or 18+ credit hours in performance, education, or jazz
  • Competency on saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, set, or voice
  • Recording of two contrasting standard jazz tunes with head and improvisation
  • Jazz tune of applicant's choice with head and improvisation
  • Specific jazz scales and modes as determined by the program director
  • Letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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