Director of Jazz Studies

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Our Jesuit, Catholic university is now searching for a full-time Lecturer to address persistent, programmatic needs in our undergraduate jazz program. 

This is a nine-month, full-time, teaching appointment that may be renewed for additional terms contingent upon the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service and professional activity of the incumbent. 

The Department seeks candidates with a terminal degree (DMA, Ph.D.) in Jazz or a field related to Jazz Studies. Significant experience as a performer, composer, teacher, arranger, and successful program recruiter are preferred. Candidate should have successful directing and performing experience at both collegiate and professional levels.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]The initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of additional terms of three years and then six years contingent on superior performance, persistent programmatic need, and availability of funds. Lecturers have responsibilities in teaching and instructional leadership, curriculum development and advising (70%), professional activity (15%), and service (15%). The expected teaching load is 7 courses over three academic quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Faculty responsibilities include teaching and service, as specified by the Santa Clara University Faculty handbook (sec. 3.6). Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide ensemble direction and teach courses as assigned during each quarter. Courses include the SCU Jazz Band and Jazz Combo. Both ensembles are taught in the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters (direction of the Jazz Band counts as 3 courses; direction of the Jazz Combo counts as 1 course).

Duties include:

Quarterly auditions of new members;
Selection and programming of music;
Weekly rehearsals;
Recruit and attract new ensemble members;
Presentation of a public performance at the end of each quarter for each ensemble, or as deemed appropriate to the departments overall curriculum and needs.

2. In addition to ensemble direction, the successful candidate will be required to teach three academic courses across the curriculum, including Intro to Listening: Jazz, a music appreciation component of the major/minor curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates who are also qualified to teach basic music theory, jazz theory, and jazz history.
3. Develop syllabi that identify course learning outcomes, conduct all assigned class meetings and exams 
4. Hold weekly office hours on campus
5. Assign and submit student grades that are fair and appropriate measures of student learning to the Registrar by the designated deadline 
6. Participate in curricular design and assessment meetings as appropriate to the candidates teaching areas as determined by the department chair 
7. Administer numerical and narrative course evaluations as well as other evaluation instruments as directed by the chair or dean
8. Engage in professional activity or other active engagement in a discipline or field that enables the Lecturer to remain current in their area of expertise and vital as a teacher.
9. Engage in appropriate department, College or University-level service.
10. Fulfill other instructional, academic or service activities such as attending faculty meetings or department special events and serving as faculty advisor to designated students or groups, as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.
Work Authorization:

Santa Clara University does not sponsor any visa applications for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.[/font][/size]
[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University offers a rigorous undergraduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business, and engineering. It has nationally recognized graduate and professional schools in business, law, engineering, pastoral ministries, counseling psychology, education and theology.
The 8,800-student, Jesuit, Catholic university draws on a more than 450-year-tradition of educating the whole person for a life of service and leadership. This diverse community of scholars, characterized by small classes and a values-oriented curriculum, is dedicated to educating students for competence, conscience, and compassion.
Santa Clara University, founded in 1851 by the Society of Jesus as “Santa Clara College,” is California’s oldest operating institution of higher learning. It was established on the site of Mission Santa Clara de Asís, the eighth of the original 21 California missions.
The “college” originally operated as a preparatory school and did not offer courses of collegiate rank until 1853. Following the Civil War, enrollment increased and by 1875, the size of the student body was 275. One-third of the students were enrolled in the collegiate division; the remainder attended the college’s preparatory and high school departments.

In 1985, the University adopted Santa Clara University as its official name.
The 106-acre campus is located in Santa Clara, Calif., at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, approximately two miles from San Jose International Airport. The University enjoys a moderate climate year-round; the sun shines approximately 300 days a year.
At the center of the campus is Mission Santa Clara de Asís, surrounded by the roses and palm trees of the historic Mission Gardens. The more than 50 buildings on campus include residence halls, two libraries, a student center, and extensive athletic facilities.[/font][/size][/font][/size]

[size=large]Contact information[/size]

[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]http://www.scu.edu/music/[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]500 El Camino Real 

Santa Clara, CA 95053
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