Adjunct Faculty – Music: Jazz Studies (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026) Position Available In Duval, Florida

Adjunct Faculty –

Music:

Jazz Studies (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026) Job no: 497658
Work type: Adjunct

Location:

Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)

Categories:

Staff, Faculty Adjunct Faculty Position Music Department Jazz Studies Job Summary The David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University invites applications for an adjunct position in Jazz Bass beginning August 2025. The primary duties of the successful candidate will be to teach courses in the core undergraduate Jazz Performance curriculum, including Ensemble Directing. Other duties include primary applied lessons for Jazz Majors, Recital Preparation, auditions, Jazz Juries, and performances with the Jazz Faculty. Other teaching areas may include classical bass. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in jazz performance Required Application Documents Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must address the applicant’s readiness, preparation, and/or experience teaching college-level General Education courses.
CV. The CV must include at least three references, in addition to the principal and guidance counselor, with current email addresses and phone numbers.
Teaching Philosophy.
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire). About Jax State Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page. Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor’s, master’s, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised:

May 23 2025 Central Daylight Time
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