Student Research Assistant - Jazz Education/Physiology

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SE209624

Position Information Department or Unit Name Health Science Position Headcount 1 Position Title Student Research Assistant - Jazz Education/Physiology Academic Year Summer 2026 Term or Semester Summer - Fall Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $18.50 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Frank Frisch Supervisor Email frisch@chapman.edu Scheduling Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx) Desired Start Date 06/22/2026 Projected End Date 08/21/2026 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs Position Summary Information Job Description Summary A student to assist in the research efforts to promote a music education book. Responsibilities The student will produce music transcription, some artwork, and music notation. Required Qualifications The student must possess knowledge of music composition and have completed Theory IV (or be concurrently enrolled in Theory IV). Students must demonstrate competence in chord structures characterized by syncopation and complex rhythmic expression. Desired Qualifications Desirable but not necessary are a history of polyphonic improvisation and non-linear melodic lines, as used in the Afro-Caribbean works of Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Special Instructions to Applicants Budget Information Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS