Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Jazz Trumpet

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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Music
Department: Music 10030598
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Education/Training, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Jazz Trumpet

The Jazz Studies Area at Michigan State University is committed to encouraging and expanding scholarship and teaching practice in new and innovative areas of Jazz education as well as to developing the practical applications of that scholarship. We seek a creative, dynamic, collaborative colleague with successful teaching experience and Jazz trumpet expertise, a scholarly agenda that is important and innovative, and potential for leadership in our profession.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach Jazz trumpet to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Perform in the faculty jazz ensemble (Michigan State University Professors of Jazz)
• Teach Composition & Arranging course.
• Teach Jazz trumpet studio class.
• Teach Jazz Improvisation
• Mentor and guide students in professional activities
• Recruit and retain Jazz Trumpet students.
• Engage in meaningful service to the College of Music, as assigned.
• Collaborate with faculty in the development of the Jazz program, curriculum content and pedagogy to foster quality student experiences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Music and/or equivalent professional experience

• Master’s degree in music and/or equivalent professional experience
• Experience as a private teacher of Jazz trumpet
• Expert demonstrating and teaching Jazz trumpet techniques
• Commitment to promoting DEIAB
• Implement inclusive pedagogical strategies to meet the needs of a diverse learners including underserved and first-generation students
• Applicant must provide a DEIAB statement-which describes their commitment to a diverse, equitable, inclusive, access, and belonging environment for students, faculty, and staff. Describe how in your work life you address these issues and make these priorities actionable.

Desired/Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent performance ability
• Significant career as a professional Jazz trumpeter
• Significant administrative and leadership skills
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Organization
  • Supervise

Advanced qualifications:

• Pedagogue in Blues-based improvisation and tradition (Jazz Bebop and Harmonic concepts)
• Demonstrated Advanced Arranging Techniques and Seventh Scale Concepts in teaching Jazz improvisation
• Knowledge of Jazz trumpet history
• Knowledge of Blues and Swing traditions

To apply send letter of application, curriculum vitae, 3 audio recordings, the names/contact information for three references to: Chairperson, Jazz Trumpet Search Committee, c/o LaConya Murchison, 215 Music Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, Applications will be reviewed continuously beginning on January 29 2024, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants may be asked to submit or provide a link to 3 videos recordings at a later date. For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.music.msu.edu

01/29/2024

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With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate. For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.music.msu.edu

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:Dec 12, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Dec 12, 2025 Eastern Standard Time