Assistant Professor, Jazz

University of Toronto; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in the area of Jazz. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will pursue an innovative and independent research program in jazz, including creative professional activities, and will carry a teaching and service load across undergraduate and graduate courses, ensembles, and supervision of masters

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Jazz Performance or closely related area by appointment.
• Evidence of excellence in research and teaching in jazz.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research and establish an externally funded program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate jazz courses including ensembles and lessons; supervise jazz students at masters and doctoral levels.

Skills

Jazz performance

Jazz composition

Teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in Jazz

Jazz composition/arranging

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in the area of Jazz. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree in Jazz Performance and/or Jazz Composition/Arranging, or a closely related area by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research (including creative professional activities/practice) and teaching in jazz. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of achievement that could include: performances and/or compositions/arrangements for major venues, organizations, and festivals; collaborations with established artists and ensembles; public presence through broadcasts, recordings, and media platforms; presentations at significant academic or professional conferences; publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; awards and accolades; arts and/or research grants; the submitted research statement; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below, as well as superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant, course instructor or ensemble leader, experience leading successful workshops/clinics or seminars, or student mentorship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research (including creative professional activities/practice), and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate jazz courses, including one-on-one performance lessons and/or leading jazz ensembles, as appropriate to the candidate’s areas of specialization; and research supervision and mentoring of jazz students at the masters and doctoral levels.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is $135,000–$160,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

The Faculty of Music is a division of Canada’s largest university, located in one of the world’s most diverse cities. The Faculty of Music offers undergraduate and graduate (MMus and DMA) degrees in Jazz. For further information see music.utoronto.ca and uoftjazz.ca.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].