Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Music (Jazz Studies); Tenured or Tenure-track position

The Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a tenured or tenure-track position in jazz studies, with an emphasis on jazz history and jazz pedagogy. The successful candidate will have a successful background as a performer and teacher, will be able to work effectively with faculty colleagues, and will be able to recruit and inspire undergraduate and graduate students in a professionally-oriented educational environment. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music combines artistry, pedagogy, and research to prepare its students to fully realize the potential of the expressive arts to change lives and to enrich society.

Responsibilities will include teaching jazz history and may include teaching jazz pedagogy, jazz theory, jazz improvisation, combos, and/or leading a Jacobs School jazz ensemble. Other teaching may be assigned in other areas of expertise. Service on Jacobs School of Music committees and participation in department meetings, recital hearings, competitions, juries, auditions, recruitment activities, and doctoral advisory committees is expected.

Qualifications: Artist/teacher with a growing (for junior applications) or established (for senior applications) national/international reputation as a performer and demonstrated evidence of successful teaching and recruitment.  Doctorate in music or related field is required.  Commensurate professional experience will also be considered.

Salary and Rank: Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  
 
Application: Apply online at  https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/14146

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct.  They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines.  The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis.  Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Special Instructions: A complete application consists of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, titles, and email addresses for each of three professional references. An email message with instructions about uploading letter of reference will be sent automatically to each of your reference providers immediately after you submit your completed application. Please do not send other materials until requested to do so. If you need help completing your application, please contact the IU Jacobs School of Music Office of the Dean at jsomdean@indiana.edu

Deadline: Screening will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

For Best Consideration Date January 20, 2023

Expected Start Date August 1, 2023