Jazz Studies: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Csun As; 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, harmony, improvisation, ensembles, pedagogy, and applied lessons to music majors, and will balance teaching with scholarly activity.

Located in Los Angeles, CSUN aims to foster equity and inclusion. The appointee will mentor students, engage with the broader jazz community, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in jazz studies or related field and/or terminal degree in jazz studies/performance.
• College-level teaching experience in jazz topics to music majors.
• Experience as a performer, bandleader, recording artist, or arranger/composer.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in jazz musicianship, composition, arranging, harmony, improvisation, ensembles, pedagogy, and applied lessons.
• Balance teaching with scholarly activity and service to the department.
• Maintain weekly office hours and participate in faculty meetings and assessment of learning.
• Engage with the broader jazz community and contribute to program growth.

Skills

Teaching experience

Jazz performance

Ensemble directing

Education

Master's degree in jazz studies or related field

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, harmony, improvisation, ensembles, pedagogy, and applied lessons to music majors, and will balance teaching with scholarly activity.

Located in Los Angeles, CSUN aims to foster equity and inclusion. The appointee will mentor students, engage with the broader jazz community, and contribute to