Assistant/Associate Professor of Music - Alvin “Red” Tyler Professorship in Jazz Studies

Requirements

• Demonstratable expertise in a secondary music-related field
• A successful history of grant writing, fundraising, entrepreneurship and/or community building
• Salary Information
• Commensurate with Experience, but the hiring range, depending on qualifications and experience, is approximately $60,000-$70,000. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
• Review Date
• Review of applications begins June 1 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all required materials should be submitted in the University's application portal by 11:59 PM on May 30, 2026.
• Jazz Studies at UNO
• Required Attachments
• Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.
• a curriculum vitae;
• a letter of interest in the position, noting achievements in performance, publishing and teaching;
• recorded samples of work;
• a one-page teaching philosophy, and;
• the names and contact information for three references.
• Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
• Posting Close Date
• This position will remain open until filled.
• Note to Applicant:
• Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
• References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
• This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
• As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
• The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious o

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Additional Information

T hank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department Music Job Summary Job Description The School of the Arts/Department of Music at the University of New Orleans invites applications for an Open Professor (tenure-track to tenured) position in Music with an expertise in Jazz improvisation, theory, performance and/or composition. A secondary expertise in music business, music technology and/or music production is also highly desirable. The successful candidate will be an inspiring individual dedicated to mentorship, with a deep understanding of the history of Black American music and jazz education, and a visionary approach to the future of both. This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4). The typical teaching load is 9 units per semester, with the expectation of service and research/creative activity to fulfill the remaining 3 units. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in jazz as needed, as well as other courses that are within the candidate's secondary area of expertise. Other responsibilities include audition reviews, participation in the Jazz at the Sandbar series, recruitment, community outreach, inclusion on department, school, college and/or university committees and other support of the administrative functions of the unit. How to Apply Application materials should be submitted via the University's careers portal, Attention: Director of the School of the Arts, Prof. James Roe. A complete application must include: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a letter of interest in the position, noting achievements in performance, publishing and teaching; (3) recorded samples of work; (4) a one-page teaching philosophy, and; (5) the names and contact information for three references. Required Qualifications Substantial evidence of national/international recognition in the field of jazz performance, arranging or composition Masters degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of jazz Evidence of teaching excellence

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