Jazz Studies Director and Music Faculty Leader

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for the position of Director of Jazz Studies. This nine-month, tenure-track position will begin in August 2027.

The Southern Miss School of Music enjoys a longstanding national and international reputation for musical excellence. Its accredited programs provide opportunities for musical and professional growth at the undergraduate through the doctoral levels.

Competenze

• DMA in jazz studies, music performance, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated record of excellence as a jazz performer, educator, conductor/director, composer/arranger, or other jazz professional
• Demonstrated experience directing jazz ensembles and/or coaching small ensembles
• Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate, secondary, or comparable professional level
• Demonstrated knowledge of jazz history, repertoire, performance practices, and pedagogy
• Evidence of or potential to recruit, mentor, and retain students
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators, professional musicians, and community partners
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Mansioni

• Provide artistic and administrative leadership for the Jazz Studies program, including developing a clear vision for its continued growth and distinction
• Direct jazz ensembles and jazz combos as assigned, maintaining a high standard of performance
• Create meaningful performance opportunities on and off campus for students and increase the regional and national visibility of the Jazz Studies program
• Teach courses in jazz appropriate to the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the school
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy, including regular engagement with prospective students, school programs, community colleges, festivals, conferences, guest artists, and other recruitment opportunities
• Encourage innovative programming and creative projects that reflect both traditions in jazz and innovations in contemporary music
• Collaborate with other school and academic disciplines, professional musicians, arts organizations, and community partners
• Cultivate guest artist residencies, festivals, clinics, touring opportunities, recording projects, and other initiatives that enhance the student experience and profile of the program
• Teach, mentor, and advise graduate students in jazz, developing appropriate curricula related to the area
• Oversee management of scholarship and operating budgets for the area
• Coordinate with administration the teaching assignments of adjunct faculty and graduate assistants
• Maintain an active professional profile as a performer, educator, scholar, composer/arranger, producer, or other creative practitioner
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports artistic excellence as well as student achievement, retention, and professional development
• Participate in school, college, university service as appropriate

Conoscenze

Strong organizational, communication,/

Formazione

DMA in jazz studies, music performance, or a closely related field

Strumenti

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Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for the position of Director of Jazz Studies. This nine-month, tenure-track position will begin in August 2027.

The Southern Miss School of Music enjoys a longstanding national and international reputation for musical excellence. Its accredited programs provide opportunities for musical and professional growth at the undergraduate through the doctoral levels.