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Graduate Assistant
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University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Monticello, AR (In Person)
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Graduate Assistant
at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Monticello, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.
Microsoft, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students". All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
The applicant must have a Bachelor of Music Degree or at least 18 credit hours in the area of performant, education, or jazz (instruments include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, set, and voice). (2) Competency on a least one of the instruments listed above will be determined at the discretion of the instructing faculty. (3) The applicant must also provide a recording of two contrasting standard jazz tunes with head and improvisation, specific jazz scales and modes as determined by the program director, and a jazz tune of the applicant's choice with head and improvisation. (4) The applicant must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and name and contact information for 3 professional references. A list of eligible applicants will be forwarded by the Director of Graduate Jazz Studies or the Director of Choral Activities to the Chair of the Division of Music. Some applicants may require additional interviewing and/or review of credentials to evaluate possible selections. (5) The applicant must sign a contract that outlines the duration of the graduate assistantship, the stipend amount, hours associated with the assistantship, and a description of job duties. The GA will be advised by the Director of Graduate Jazz Studies, the Director of Choral Activities, and/or the Chair of the Division of Music on additional paperwork that is needed prior to the appointment. (6) Additional orientation meetings may be required by UAM, the Graduate School, or the Division of Music.
Microsoft, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students". All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
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University of Arkansas at Monticello UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the OEOC website: Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 870-460-1422.Department:
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Summary of Job Duties:
Graduate assistants will perform duties relevant to their degree and future profession. This may include conducting ensembles, teaching methods courses, teaching applied lessons, or other duties as needed by the Division of Music and within the graduate assistant's area of expertise. The graduate assistant may also play in different ensembles as needed. The graduate assistantship is a 12-month appointment designed for completion of a one-year master's degree in jazz studies.Qualifications:
(1)The applicant must have completed the requirements for the baccalaureate degree prior to enrolling in the first graduate class and have gained admission to the Graduate School at the University of Arkansas at Monticello or elsewhere.The applicant must have a Bachelor of Music Degree or at least 18 credit hours in the area of performant, education, or jazz (instruments include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, set, and voice). (2) Competency on a least one of the instruments listed above will be determined at the discretion of the instructing faculty. (3) The applicant must also provide a recording of two contrasting standard jazz tunes with head and improvisation, specific jazz scales and modes as determined by the program director, and a jazz tune of the applicant's choice with head and improvisation. (4) The applicant must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and name and contact information for 3 professional references. A list of eligible applicants will be forwarded by the Director of Graduate Jazz Studies or the Director of Choral Activities to the Chair of the Division of Music. Some applicants may require additional interviewing and/or review of credentials to evaluate possible selections. (5) The applicant must sign a contract that outlines the duration of the graduate assistantship, the stipend amount, hours associated with the assistantship, and a description of job duties. The GA will be advised by the Director of Graduate Jazz Studies, the Director of Choral Activities, and/or the Chair of the Division of Music on additional paperwork that is needed prior to the appointment. (6) Additional orientation meetings may be required by UAM, the Graduate School, or the Division of Music.