Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor
Core
Lead the University of Maryland Jazz Studies program, directing performance ensembles, supervising degree curricula, and mentoring students in jazz performance and theory.
Role type
Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor
Builds
Undergraduate and graduate jazz degree programs, annual program budget, and high-level performance ensembles
Domain
Higher Education / Jazz Music
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced degree in jazz performance or related field, national/international performance profile, leadership in collegiate programs, pedagogical success
Preferred skills
Doctoral degree in jazz, collegiate-level teaching experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead UMD Jazz Ensemble(s), coach Fellowship Graduate Combo, advise undergraduate and graduate students, develop and supervise degree curricula, oversee annual program budget, coordinate faculty and graduate assistant teaching assignments, maintain active performance profile, recruit diverse students, serve on university committees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities