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Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Jazz Trumpet

Position Summary

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Music and/or equivalent professional experience

Minimum Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

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

Required Application Materials

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

Review of Applications Begins On

01/29/2024

Website

WWW.MUSIC.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

With 85 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degre