Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:Position Summary: The University of Maryland School of Music seeks a dynamic and dedicated musician, educator, and leader to serve as the Director of Jazz Studies starting in the 2026–2027 academic year. The candidate should have a record of national and/or international accomplishments and the broad range of skills necessary to mentor students in the creation
and performance of jazz music.The successful candidate will provide leadership to the Jazz Studies program by:-maintaining a high level of performance excellence;-integrating the program into the broader School of Music community;-collaborating with colleagues in other divisions;-developing and supervising the undergraduate and graduate degree programs and curricula;-overseeing the annual program budget;
and-coordinating teaching assignments of full-time and adjunct faculty and graduate assistants.Additional Job DetailsMinimum Qualifications: Advanced degree in jazz performance or closely related field, or extensive professional national and/or international profile of performance in jazz. Leadership experience and skills necessary to lead a collegiate jazz studies program. Demonstrated pedagogical success.Preferred
Qualifications: Experience teaching jazz at the collegiate level, and a doctoral degree in jazz or closely related field are preferred.Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include: leading the UMD Jazz Ensemble(s), coaching and mentoring the Fellowship Graduate Combo, and advising undergraduate and graduate students in the Jazz program. Responsibilities may also include applied teaching, improvisation, music
business, courses on the culture and/or history of jazz, jazz theory, jazz arranging and/or composition.The Director of Jazz Studies will also serve on School of Music, College of Arts and Humanities, and University committees as assigned or elected; participate on recital and dissertation examination committees as appropriate; recruit diverse graduate and undergraduate students; maintain an active and visible
performance profile at the local, national, and international level; build professional relationships with regional and national jazz institutions; promote engagement with the immediate community surrounding the University and throughout the State of Maryland, and contribute to a positive learning environment.We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to all of the
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