Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Instructor, JazzFest AcademyCleveland, OH, United States|req7337Posted on: 8/12/2026 Back to Search Instructor, JazzFest AcademyDepartment: JazzFestLocation: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Project Manager, JazzFest Recruitment Type: External/Internal Requisition ID: req7337 Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty Union Position: Non-Union Work Schedule: Hours as needed Monday-Friday
during Summer SessionNumber of Openings: 0 Job Description: SUMMARY Provides instruction in the foundation of jazz and contemporary music that supports performance, theory, technical competency, styles, and interpretation through classes, workshops, and ensembles. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and present curriculum that provides students with an experience in the art form that is age appropriate and challenges
students to achieve at the highest level Work with students from diverse backgrounds to educate and improve skills Assess student’s progress by grading assignments Organize and present a culminating event that represents the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester Collaborate with colleagues to develop and/or modify curriculum as needed to meet changing industry trends and college
initiativesREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING Degree in music, music education, and/or equivalent experience Knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of music and jazz/contemporary music education pedagogy. Ability to assess and grade the progress of students Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills Experience in Music Software, Microsoft
Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Ability to determine needs of students and identify solutions Ability to be creative and exercise initiative Possess working knowledge of fundamental music and jazz/contemporary music education and pedagogical practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus Possess basic-level
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software Ability to organize, work and set priorities within a general structure Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations Possess strong organizational and time-management skills Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
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