Jazz Writing Program Adjunct - Part-Time Faculty

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami in Coral Gables is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the Jazz Writing Program to teach jazz composition and related subjects to graduate students, including studio management duties.

The role includes teaching MSJ 522/622 – Introduction to MIDI and DAW, co-teaching MSJ 775 – Jazz Writing Seminar, directing the Jazz Recording Ensemble, and overseeing two production studios to ensure equipment, software, and facilities remain current.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MM) or DMA in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Professional experience in jazz composition, arranging, recording, and music production.

Responsibilities

• Teach jazz composition and related subjects in group and individual instructional settings for graduate students.
• Teach MSJ 522/622 – Introduction to MIDI and DAW.
• Co-teach MSJ 775 – Jazz Writing Seminar.
• Direct the Jazz Recording Ensemble.
• Manage, maintain, and oversee two production/recording studios to keep equipment and software up to date.

Skills

MIDI

Music notation

DAWs

Virtual instruments

Audio recording

Studio design

Maintenance

macOS

Google Workspace

Education

Master's degree in music or related field

Tools

Dorico

Sibelius

Finale

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Job description

University of Miami in Coral Gables is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the Jazz Writing Program to teach jazz composition and related subjects to graduate students, including studio management duties.

The role includes teaching MSJ 522/622 – Introduction to MIDI and DAW, co-teaching MSJ 775 – Jazz Writing Seminar, directing the Jazz Recording Ensemble, and overseeing two production studios to ensure equipment, software, and facilities remain current.