Part-Time Jazz Writing Adjunct & Studio Director

University of Miami Health System; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in the Jazz Writing Program. The successful candidate will teach jazz composition and related topics to graduate students, and will co-teach selected courses including MSJ 522/622 and MSJ 775, while contributing to studio operations.

Responsibilities include directing the Jazz Recording Ensemble and managing two production studios, ensuring equipment and software remain up to date; strong recording, mixing, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or DMA in a relevant field and demonstrated collegiate teaching experience.
• Professional jazz composition, arranging, recording, and music production experience preferred.
• Experience teaching at the college level and ability to manage studio facilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MIDI

Music notation software

DAWs

Virtual instruments

Audio production

Studio maintenance

macOS

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Education

Master's degree or DMA

Tools

Dorico

Sibelius

Finale

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Job description

The University of Miami invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in the Jazz Writing Program. The successful candidate will teach jazz composition and related topics to graduate students, and will co-teach selected courses including MSJ 522/622 and MSJ 775, while contributing to studio operations.

Responsibilities include directing the Jazz Recording Ensemble and managing two production studios, ensuring equipment and software remain up to date; strong recording, mixing, and