Adjunct Professor

IONA UNIVERSITY • City of New Rochelle, NY

2d • $6,000 - $9,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Iona University Music Program seeks a qualified Adjunct Professor of Music. The ideal candidate will be a performer/educator with a growing or established reputation in jazz. Their primary mandate will be to direct and grow the University's Jazz Ensemble and provide mentorship to its members. They will also teach 1 to 2 lecture classes per semester, depending on the needs of the Program. The instrumental specialization for this position is unspecified; however, it is imperative that the successful candidate be able to provide detailed instruction and mentorship to both brass and rhythm section players.

Requirements

• Masters degree in music or a related field.
• A growing or established reputation as a performer of jazz.
• A detailed knowledge of pedagogical techniques for both jazz ensemble performance and improvisation.
• The ability to work with performers of varying levels, from novice to early professional.
• The ability to lift standard musical equipment (e.g. a bass amp or a piece of the drum set).
• The ability to arrange for a variety of instruments and ability levels.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• Experience in other musical styles will be considered an asset, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Iona University Jazz Ensemble in rehearsal and performance.
• Teach 1-2 lecture classes per semester in Musicology and/or Music Theory.
• Teach our course in Jazz and American Culture, with other courses being offered depending on the expertise of the candidate and needs of the department.
• Teach interdisciplinary courses in which music plays a prominent role, such as Introduction to Latin American Studies.
• Maintain a positive reputation as a professional artist.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Provide mentorship to the University's music students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level