Lead Jazz Studies - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies in the Department of Music. The tenure-track faculty position emphasizes teaching jazz musicianship, ensembles, and related courses to a diverse student body in a vibrant Los Angeles setting.

The successful candidate will balance teaching with scholarly activity, engage in service, and participate in recruitment and outreach to elevate CSUN’s Jazz Studies program and its national

Qualifications

• A master's or a terminal degree in jazz studies/performance from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching jazz topics to music majors, including ensembles and applied lessons.
• Experience as a performer, bandleader, recording artist, and/or arranger/composer in jazz.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in jazz musicianship, composition, arranging, harmony, improvisation, ensembles, pedagogy, and applied lessons as qualified.
• Balance professional activity with engaged teaching and mentorship of students.
• Participate in departmental governance, weekly office hours, and service to the college and university.
• Contribute to equity and inclusion through teaching, outreach, and mentoring of a diverse student body.

Skills

Jazz studies

Teaching experience

Performance background

Education

Master's or terminal degree in jazz studies/performance

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies in the Department of Music. The tenure-track faculty position emphasizes teaching jazz musicianship, ensembles, and related courses to a diverse student body in a vibrant Los Angeles setting.

The successful candidate will balance teaching with scholarly activity, engage in service, and participate in recruitment and outreach to elevate CSUN’s Jazz Studies program and its national