Jazz Studies Leader & Big Band Director

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boise State University Department of Music invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Jazz Studies. This full-time, renewable position is eligible for promotion but not tenure.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in the jazz area, direct the university big band, and teach courses in jazz studies, music theory, and the department's University Foundations offerings. The role also includes serving as director of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and building

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in music.
• Ability to teach courses in the jazz area and music theory curricula
• Ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• One of the following: A terminal degree appropriate to the field, such as a DMA in Jazz Performance or Jazz Studies, or a related doctoral degree.
• An advanced degree in music, music education, jazz studies, jazz performance, or a closely related field and at least eight years of teaching experience in the discipline.
• An advanced degree in music, music education, jazz studies, jazz performance, or a closely related field and equivalent substantial applied experience in jazz education and/or performance (The department will consider the relevance, depth, and scope of an applicant's experience in relation to the position. Examples may include professional jazz performance, teaching, ensemble direction, arranging or composition, and jazz program leadership).

Responsibilities

• Lead the jazz area and direct the university big band.
• Teach courses in jazz studies, music theory, and the department's University Foundations offerings.
• Serve as director of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival.
• Build relationships with area and regional educators to support jazz education and promote the Department of Music.
• Workload is 80% teaching (12 credits per semester) and 20% service.

Skills

Teaching music

Jazz studies

Music theory

Mentoring students

Ensemble direction

Program leadership

Education

Terminal degree in Jazz (DMA) or related field

Advanced degree in music education/jazz studies

Job description

The Boise State University Department of Music invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Jazz Studies. This full-time, renewable position is eligible for promotion but not tenure.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in the jazz area, direct the university big band, and teach courses in jazz studies, music theory, and the department's University Foundations offerings. The role also includes serving as director of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and building