Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Jazz Studies - San Antonio, TX
Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Jazz Studies
09-Nov-2022 to Until Filled (CST)
Competitive Pay; Excellent health & welfare benefits with 100% tuition assistance available.
St. Mary's University, a private, four-year Catholic Marianist University located in San Antonio, Texas invites applications for Assistant Professor tenure-track - Director of Jazz Studies in the Department of Music beginning Fall 2023. The successful candidate's responsibilities include directing the St. Mary's University Jazz Orchestra and the Rattler Pep Band; teaching Music Theory and Aural Skills courses and applied music as needed; actively recruiting music students through outreach and recruitment events; and establishing a strong regional, and national reputation as a jazz artist, director, and teacher.
Additional responsibilities will include serving on departmental, collegiate, and professional committees, as well as planning and leading outreach programs with the purpose of continued engagement with area school districts. Additional duties may be assigned to accentuate the candidate's areas of expertise in consultation with the Department of Music Chair.
The ideal candidate will have an innovative and student-focused vision and approach for a collegiate jazz program, and a proven track record of successful artistic engagement with the broader community. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist/participate/coordinate, along with the Chair of the Department of Music, the annual Fiesta Jazz Festival, Summer Band Camp, and other department of music activities.
Doctoral Degree in Music
Demonstrated accomplishment as a jazz performer
Evidence of creative activity and achievement in collegiate and/or professional jazz band directing
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and learning at the university level or equivalent.
Enthusiasm, vision, and capability to further build the jazz and instrumental area
Evidence of excellence in teaching, as demonstrated through candidate CV and submitted materials
Evidence of successful student recruitment
Experience working with secondary school level students: ensemble directing, workshops, clinics, etc.
Ability to contribute effectively to an inclusive working and learning environment
Evidence of university and community collaboration
Ability to work with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and/or socioeconomic backgrounds
Applications should include:
Three letters of recommendation
Document with links to video recordings showcasing skills as a jazz director and performer. Please include both performance and rehearsal settings.
St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates apply.
Applications must be submitted at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Questions may be directed to Dr. Matthew Mireles at mmireles1@stmarytx.edu
Review of applications begins December 5, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.