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Job ID:
256979
Assistant/Associate Professor of Jazz Saxophone
Michigan State University
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Date Posted
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May 13, 2025
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Title
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Jazz Saxophone |
University
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, United States
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Department
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College of Music |
Application Deadline
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Open until filled; Review of applications begins on May 21, 2025 |
Position Start Date
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Aug. 16, 2025 |
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Position Summary
- Teach Applied Jazz Saxophone to undergraduate and graduate students
- Perform in the faculty jazz ensemble (Michigan State University Professors of Jazz)
- Teach Jazz Pedagogy
- Teach Jazz Improvisation
- Mentor and guide students in professional activities
- Recruit and retain Jazz Saxophone students
- Engage in meaningful service to the College of Music, as assigned
- Collaborate with faculty in the development of the program, curriculum content and pedagogy to ensure the quality of the student experience and student recruitment
Required Degree
Master's degree in Music or equivalent professional experience
Minimum Requirements
- Experience as a private teacher
- Expert in Jazz Saxophone techniques
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent performance ability
- Significant career as a professional Jazz Saxophonist
- Significant administrative and leadership skills; Advanced Skills Preferred
- Pedagogue in Blues-based improvisation and tradition (Jazz Bebop and Harmonic concepts)
- Teach Jazz Pedagogy
- Knowledge of Jazz Saxophone history
- Knowledge of Blues and Swing traditions
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