Job Title:
Applied Music Faculty, Jazz
Full or Part Time:
Part time
Hours:
10
Exempt:
Yes
Supervisory Org:
Music Applied (JM-AJ)
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The SVSU Department of Music seeks an applicant to teach courses in
the jazz area, including Jazz History (online) and Jazz Combos (Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 5- 7 p.m.). There may be opportunities to teach other courses in the
candidate’s area of expertise as needed. Online teaching training may be
required before the fall semester. Candidates of any instrument are encouraged
to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master’s degree in jazz performance or related field
* Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus
community
* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without
accommodations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience with college-level jazz instruction
* Experience in teaching a wide variety of styles
* Experience teaching online
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
* Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
* All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of
Michigan.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the
essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive
statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in
the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any
supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her
supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing
duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of
similar kind or level of difficulty.
Required Documents and Materials:
* Cover letter
* Curriculum vitae
* Unofficial transcript
* Names and contact information for three references
* Link to 2-3 audio or video recordings of a recent performance
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100
programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus
in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and
empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a
“Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based
research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7
percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of
students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships,
field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes
Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to
improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle
school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first
university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the
economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has
been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields
20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23
students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu
[http://www.svsu.edu/].