Artist - Teacher of Jazz Voice

Responsibilities

The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester invites nominations and applications for a tenure eligible (full-time) Artist-Teacher of Jazz Voice, beginning on 1 July 2023. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Start date may be flexible.

Candidates should have strong reputation on the national/international level as both a performing artist and teacher. Candidates may hold advanced degrees and/or equivalent.

The selected candidate will design the new Jazz Voice track within the current undergraduate Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media. Responsibilities include teaching private lessons to jazz voice majors; directing jazz vocal small groups; developing a jazz vocal ensemble, and other curricular aspects.

Review of applications begins on 24 February 2023. To receive full consideration, please email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, documentation of your students’ professional achievements (if applicable), a statement of past or potential contributions to equity and inclusion, and up to three recordings of performances (send audio recordings via mp3 and video recordings via mp4 formats as attachments, or provide a video link [YouTube]) with your name in the subject line to JazzVoiceSearch@esm.rochester.edu . Please also arrange for three current confidential letters of recommendation from prominent performers/teachers to be sent to the same address.

The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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Location: Eastman School Music
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Opening: Full Time 40 hours Grade 000 Eastman School of Music