Adjunct Professor (81607)

Iona University • New Rochelle, NY

2d

About The Position

Iona University’s Music Program seeks an adjunct professor who is a performer and educator with a growing or established reputation in jazz. The primary focus is directing and growing the University’s Jazz Ensemble and mentoring its members. The appointee will also teach one to two lecture classes per semester, depending on program needs. The instrumental specialization is unspecified, but the successful candidate must be able to provide detailed instruction and mentorship to both brass and rhythm section players.

The candidate is expected to teach Jazz and American Culture. Other courses may be assigned based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs, including Musicology, Music Theory, and potentially interdisciplinary courses such as Introduction to Latin American Studies. The position also requires maintaining a positive reputation as a professional artist and holding regular office hours.

Applicants should submit a current CV, three professional references, two recordings demonstrating their artistry and abilities in jazz or related styles, and a teaching statement. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution founded in 1940. It has campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and County Mayo, Ireland, and serves more than 4,000 students. The University describes its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, opportunity, diversity, and an inclusive environment, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in music or a related field.
• A growing or established reputation as a performer of jazz.
• Detailed knowledge of pedagogical techniques for jazz ensemble performance and improvisation.
• Ability to work with performers at varying levels, from novice to early professional.
• Ability to lift standard musical equipment, such as a bass amplifier or a piece of a drum set.
• Ability to provide detailed instruction and mentorship to both brass and rhythm section players.
• Submit a current CV, three professional references, two recordings demonstrating artistry and abilities in jazz or related styles, and a teaching statement.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• Experience in other musical styles is an asset but is not required.
• Depending on the candidate’s skill set, ability to teach interdisciplinary courses in which music plays a prominent role, such as Introduction to Latin American Studies.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Iona University Jazz Ensemble in rehearsals and performances.
• Teach one to two lecture classes per semester in Musicology and/or Music Theory, depending on program needs.
• Teach Jazz and American Culture; teach other courses based on expertise and departmental needs.
• Provide detailed instruction and mentorship to brass and rhythm section players.
• Maintain a positive reputation as a professional artist.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Provide mentorship to the University’s music students.
• Arrange music for a variety of instruments and ability levels.

What This Job Offers

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