Artist Faculty in Jazz Piano
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Teach applied jazz piano to music majors and non-majors as needed. Enrolled music
majors receive twelve lessons per semester; other students may enroll in lessons as
minors/non-majors or as a secondary performance area.
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Teach jazz piano class (a two-semester sequence) to non-pianist jazz majors. This class
meets two days per week, but may not be offered every semester.
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Coach jazz combos as needed
Assist in maintaining and expanding an outstanding jazz program
Attend student juries at the end of the semester
Coordinate with the jazz faculty and piano faculty on issues of curriculum and technique
Perform with the USM Faculty Jazz Ensemble
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Outstanding
credentials as a performer and teacher.
APPOINTMENT DATE: August 31, 2015
SALARY: $50 per hour
THE UNIVERSITY & THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC:
The University of Southern Maine School of Music is located on the Gorham campus, eight
miles from Portland. Undergraduate degrees are offered in Music Education, Performance
(including specialized concentrations in Jazz Studies, Piano Pedagogy, Composition and Musical
Theatre), and Music (liberal arts). Five master's degree programs are also offered. Eight full-time
faculty members are augmented by an artist faculty of nearly thirty studio teachers. The School
of Music is an accredited institutional member of NASM. The greater Portland community of
about 200,000 residents supports a vibrant cultural scene that provides enhanced educational
opportunities for students and professional opportunities for faculty members.
TO APPLY:
Send a letter of application, a CV, three letters of recommendation, a recent recording, and any
supporting materials to:
Professor Christopher Oberholtzer Director of Jazz Studies
USM School of Music
37 College Ave
Gorham, ME 04038
Review of applications will begin on April 27th and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Southern Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.