Assistant/Associate Professor of Music – Alvin “Red” Tyler Professorship in Jazz Studies

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The School of the Arts/Department of Music at the University of New Orleans invites applications for an Open Professor (tenure-track to tenured) position in Music with an expertise in Jazz improvisation, theory, performance and/or composition. A secondary expertise in music business, music technology and/or music production is also highly desirable. The successful candidate will be an inspiring individual dedicated to mentorship, with a deep understanding of the history of Black American music and jazz education, and a visionary approach to the future of both. This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4). The typical teaching load is 9 units per semester, with the expectation of service and research/creative activity to fulfill the remaining 3 units. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in jazz as needed, as well as other courses that are within the candidate’s secondary area of expertise. Other responsibilities include audition reviews, participation in the Jazz at the Sandbar series, recruitment, community outreach, inclusion on department, school, college and/or university committees and other support of the administrative functions of the unit.

Requirements

• Substantial evidence of national/international recognition in the field of jazz performance, arranging or composition.
• Masters degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of jazz.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary expertise in music business, music technology and/or music production.
• Demonstrable expertise in a secondary music-related field.
• A successful history of grant writing, fundraising, entrepreneurship and/or community building.

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in jazz as needed.
• Teaching other courses within the candidate’s secondary area of expertise.
• Audition reviews.
• Participation in the Jazz at the Sandbar series.
• Recruitment.
• Community outreach.
• Inclusion on department, school, college and/or university committees.
• Support of the administrative functions of the unit.

Benefits

• The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree