Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas, 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 Music Department, primarily focused on jazz studies. The position involves conducting ensembles, teaching courses, and performing duties relevant to the graduate's field, requiring a Bachelor of Music Degree or equivalent credits in music. **

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Music Department, primarily focused on jazz studies. The position involves conducting ensembles, teaching courses, and performing duties relevant to the graduate's field, requiring a Bachelor of Music Degree or equivalent credits in music. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conducting ensembles
  • Teaching methods courses
  • Teaching applied lessons
  • Jazz studies master's degree
  • Competency on listed instruments

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Music Degree or 18 credit hours in performant, education, or jazz
  • Provide recording of two contrasting standard jazz tunes
  • Submit letter of intent, CV, and 3 professional references
  • Sign contract outlining terms of assistantship

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