Job description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JAZZ VOICE (Tenure Track)

Howard University

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Department of Music Search

JOB DESCRIPTION

TYPE: FULL-TIME (9-month)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach solo jazz voice to undergraduate majors; teach courses in beginning, intermediate or advanced vocal improvisation; direct vocal jazz ensemble(s), teach vocal arranging (for solo voice w/rhythm, as well as vocal ensemble), advise undergraduate jazz voice majors; assist with recruitment activities and auditions; and fulfill faculty expectations associated with traditional university appointments. (scholarly activity, professional development, committee participation, service to the university and the community at large etc...)

APPOINTMENT BEGINS: August 16, 2023

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Music; artist-level performance in jazz voice including vocal improvisation (scat singing); proficient piano or keyboard skills; advanced knowledge of vocal pedagogy; demonstrated success in teaching jazz courses at the college or secondary level; evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate to advanced piano skills (jazz and traditional); proficiency in operating sound reinforcement equipment; vocal and/or instrumental jazz arranging experience (ensemble and solo voice with instrumental combo), proficiency in music technology (music notation software, recording experience – use of logic or protools - including editing and mixing; ability to teach jazz theory.

Salary Range: Commiserate with market value and candidate’s experience

Application Information: Please submit all materials electronically to:

Professor Connaitre Miller, Dept. of Music APT Chair

finearts-search@howard.edu

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Cover Letter

· Letter addressing the listed qualifications, pedagogical/andragogical philosophies, artistic and administrative experience and a statement regarding any personal alignment with the mission of Howard University

2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

· To include Jazz Voice Resume

3. Contact information for at least 3 references.

· Three letters of Recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders to the Department of Music Search Committee, finearts-search@howard.edu, with the following SUBJECT HEADING:  Letter of Recommendation - [CANDIDATE’S NAME]

3. Links to online video or audio recordings representative of the applicant’s performance ability. May also include samples of vocal ensembles the candidate has directed and original compositions or arrangements.

· Professional work samples - links to online websites, video and/or audio recordings and photographs, etc. representative of the applicant’s career and body of work

Send your letter of application, CV, and links to:

Search Committee

Finearts-search@howard.edu

SUBJECT: Assistant Professor of Jazz Voice - [NAME]

Notes About the Candidate Review Process: Applications will be accepted through April 9, 2023. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt upon the submission of your letter, CV, resume, letters of recommendation, and work samples. Upon review of your materials, you may be invited to apply for the advertised position via a link from the HU Office of the Provost. Once your application is submitted online, it will be reviewed by the Departmental Chair, Departmental Search Committee, Departmental Appointments, Promotions and Tenure (APT) Committee, College of Fine Arts APT Committee, the College Dean and the Office of the Provost for their recommendations and/or approvals regarding the advancement of your candidacy for the position in question. Final candidates will be invited to engage faculty, students and staff either in-person and/or virtually in a round of mandatory interviews. After all processes are complete according to the procedures outlined in the HU Faculty Handbook, a formal offer will be made and, if accepted, your application will be advanced to the stage of hire. You can expect the process to take at least 12 weeks (about 3 months). This position has an anticipated start date in August 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20059: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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