Director of Jazz Studies
Division: School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Director of Jazz Studies
Division: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Recruitment Pool: Open to General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried Faculty (Tenured-Tracked)
Funding Period: Academic Year 2009-2010
Posting Date: May 28, 2009
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Work Days: Monday – Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Class Schedules Vary) |
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The Director of Jazz Studies will report to the Interim Chair of Music and will conduct the University Jazz Ensemble and coordinate jazz combos. Additional teaching responsibilities may include, but are not limited to applied music and or courses such as jazz improvisation. The Director or Jazz Studies is expected to fully participate in departmental recruitment activities and performance obligations consistent with all ensemble conducting appointments.
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| QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in music required. Preference will be given to candidates with university-level teaching and administrative experience as well as significant and on-going creative activity in the jazz area.
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Applicants should complete a Claflin University Faculty Application located on our website, send a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, copies of transcripts of all graduate work, three current letters of recommendation and the addresses, telephone numbers and emails of at least five references. Additional supporting documents should include a videotape of the candidate conducting his/her assigned instrumental ensemble (rehearsal preferred). Please include return postage if return of video and supporting material is desired. Send all above materials to:
Dr. Richard House, Interim Chair
Department of Music
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Email: Rhouse@Claflin.edu |
