Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Monticello, MN

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Division of Music within the Arts and Humanities department. This is a 12-month fixed-term appointment designed for the completion of a one-year master’s degree in jazz studies. The graduate assistant will perform duties relevant to their degree and future profession, which may include conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, teaching applied lessons, or other duties as needed by the Division of Music and within the graduate assistant’s area of expertise. The graduate assistant may also play in different ensembles as needed. The successful candidate will demonstrate organization skills, effective time management, and a high level of self-direction in pursuit of assigned tasks and obligations.

Requirements

• Completion of requirements for the baccalaureate degree prior to enrolling in the first graduate class and admission to the Graduate School at the University of Arkansas at Monticello or elsewhere.
• A Bachelor of Music Degree or at least 18 credit hours in the area of performant, education, or jazz (instruments include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, set, and voice).
• Competency on at least one of the listed instruments, determined at the discretion of the instructing faculty.
• Provide a recording of two contrasting standard jazz tunes with head and improvisation, specific jazz scales and modes as determined by the program director, and a jazz tune of the applicant’s choice with head and improvisation.
• Submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and name and contact information for 3 professional references.
• Sign a contract that outlines the duration of the graduate assistantship, the stipend amount, hours associated with the assistantship, and a description of job duties.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional orientation meetings may be required by UAM, the Graduate School, or the Division of Music.

Responsibilities

• Conducting ensembles
• Teaching methods courses
• Teaching applied lessons
• Performing duties relevant to their degree and future profession
• Playing in different ensembles as needed
• Demonstrating organization skills, effective time management and a high level of self-direction in pursuit of assigned tasks and obligations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level