Jazz Studies: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

California State University, Chico; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will teach jazz musicianship, ensemble directing, harmony, improvisation, and applied lessons, with opportunities in composition and pedagogy.

They will balance teaching with ongoing artistic activity, pursue scholarly work in jazz performance and pedagogy, and contribute to the department’s mission of equity, inclusion,

Qualifications

• Master's or terminal degree in jazz studies/performance from an accredited institution.
• In-person and/or online college-level teaching experience on jazz topics to music majors, in-person jazz ensemble directing and in-person applied jazz lesson instruction.
• Experience working in a professional jazz setting as a performer, bandleader, recording artist, and/or arranger/composer.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in jazz musicianship, composition, arranging, harmony, improvisation, jazz ensembles, pedagogy, and applied lessons.
• Balance professional activity with engaged teaching and collaboration with students and faculty.
• Perform weekly office hours, participate in faculty meetings, contribute to assessment of student learning, and engage in service to the department, college, and university.

Skills

Jazz pedagogy

Ensemble directing

Applied jazz lessons

Education

Master's or terminal degree (MFA, DMA, PhD) in jazz studies/performance

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies in the Department of Music. The successful candidate will teach jazz musicianship, ensemble directing, harmony, improvisation, and applied lessons, with opportunities in composition and pedagogy.

They will balance teaching with ongoing artistic activity, pursue scholarly work in jazz performance and pedagogy, and contribute to the department’s mission of equity, inclusion,