Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies in its Department of Music. The faculty member will administer the jazz studies area, including supervising faculty and staff, managing its budget, overseeing jazz ensembles, scheduling concerts and venues, and organizing and participating in recruiting activities. They will teach courses in jazz studies according to their expertise and maintain a high-level research and performance profile. The role includes recruiting excellent jazz students and overseeing jazz-area graduate assistantships. The professor will build collaborative relationships with jazz educators locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally, and work with applied-instruction faculty, ensemble conductors, and academic instructors to foster an inclusive environment. In addition to the assigned teaching load, the faculty member will contribute to department, college, and university service, including committee work, recruiting, and community outreach. The position is based at the University of New Mexico’s main campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The appointment begins August 1, 2027. Salary begins at $70,000, and the position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Master of Music degree.
High-level expertise in jazz studies or jazz performance, including performance, teaching ability, musicianship, and scholarship.
At least two years of university-level teaching experience as a graduate assistant or above.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Music.
Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.
Demonstrated commitment to understanding the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and serving local and global communities.
Commitment to scholarship and a vision for future research activity.
Teaching informed by performance experience and contemporary issues in jazz.

Responsibilities

Administer the jazz studies area, including supervising faculty and staff, managing the budget, overseeing jazz ensembles, and scheduling concerts and venues.
Organize and participate in recruiting activities, recruit excellent jazz students, and oversee jazz-area graduate assistantships.
Teach courses in the jazz studies area according to expertise.
Establish or maintain a high-level research and performance profile.
Build positive, collaborative relationships with jazz educators in the metropolitan area, throughout New Mexico, nationally, and internationally.
Collaborate with faculty in applied instruction, ensemble conductors, and academic instructors to create an inclusive environment.
Contribute to department, college, and university service, including committees, recruiting, and community outreach.