Professor of Practice in Jazz Studies - College of Music and Media

Loyola University New Orleans
US - Louisiana - New Orleans
October 19, 2024

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : New Orleans, LA

Job Type: 10 Month Faculty

Job Number: 202200298

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Music Study & Performance

Opening Date: 06/12/2024

FLSA: Exempt

Description

Loyola University has one of the oldest and largest jazz programs in New Orleans. The School of Music and Theatre Professions (SMTP) offers a BM in jazz studies and also degrees in Music Business, Education and Therapy with an emphasis in jazz. There are 60 majors, minors and emphasis students in the program. The area's 14 adjunct faculty are all active performers and are drawn from New Orleans' finest musicians. The program offers 3 large ensembles and 6 combos plus a guitar ensemble, vocal jazz ensemble, and afro cuban percussion ensemble. Additionally, SMTP has a strong music business and popular/commercial offerings. New Orleans, as well as being the birthplace of jazz, also has a very active musical community and professional jazz scene.
Examples of Duties

The position is a Professor of Practice in Jazz Studies with duties listed as follows;

Teaching duties could include:

Jazz Piano
Jazz Theory
Jazz Improvisation levels I-VI
Jazz Arranging and Composition courses
Jazz Combos and Large Ensembles

Additional duties to potentially include:

Academic advising undergraduate students in Jazz Studies degree
Working with coordinator to further develop Jazz Studies degree
Assistance in coordination and execution of Loyola Jazz Ensemble Festival
Assistance in coordination and execution of Loyola Summer Jazz Camp
Participating in recruitment and retention activities
Other duties as assigned, given area expertise

Typical Qualifications

Masters in Music (MM) required, Doctorate in Music (DM) preferred. Experience in teaching jazz at the post-secondary level and also as a performing jazz piano artist and composer /arranger required.

THE SCHOOL
Loyola's School of Music & Theatre Professions is an academic community made up of artists, scholars, practitioners and students who believe in the transformative power of the arts and who are dedicated to the education of the whole person in the Ignatian tradition. The School houses all of our classical / jazz / commercial music performance, music education, music therapy, music industry, and theatre degrees.

THE UNIVERSITY
Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic University that educates diverse leaders dedicated to justice, compassion, service, and academic excellence. Consistent with our mission, we welcome candidates who strongly commit to fostering inclusion and equity in a culturally diverse environment. Loyola University New Orleans is located in beautiful uptown New Orleans on Historic St. Charles Avenue across from Audubon Park.

APPLICATION
The initial application review will begin in Fall 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Start Date to be Fall 2025. Complete applications will include a letter of application; a current vita; teaching philosophy statement, transcripts (official or unofficial); and names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. Additionally, please provide teaching videos, video/audio recordings of performance and compositions/arrangements.
Electronic applications (single/combined PDF attachments containing links will only be accepted). Please indicate your name and, "Professor of Practice in Jazz Studies" in the name of the uploaded document on your application through this job posting.

Please send additional inquiries to:
Gordon Towell DME, Coordinator of Jazz Studies
School of Music & Theatre Professions
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Kate Duncan, Director
School of Music & Theatre Professions
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Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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