Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies

RESPONSIBILITIES/POSITION SUMMARY: The University of New Mexico is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies. This Assistant Professor will provide administration of the jazz studies area, including supervision of faculty/staff, budget management, oversight of jazz ensembles, scheduling of concerts and venues, and the organization of and participation in recruiting activities. They will also teach courses in the jazz studies area according to expertise. This faculty member will establish/maintain a high-level research/performance profile. They will recruit excellent jazz students and oversee jazz area graduate assistantships. They will work to build positive, collaborative relationships with jazz educators in the metropolitan area, throughout the state, nationally, and internationally. This faculty member will work collaboratively with faculty in applied instruction, ensemble conductors, and academic instructors to create an inclusive environment. In addition to the calculable load, the faculty member will contribute to Department, College and University service, including committees, recruiting, and community outreach.

APPOINTMENT BEGINS: August 1, 2027

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Master of Music degree

2.High-level expertise (performance, teaching ability, musicianship and scholarship) related to jazz studies or jazzperformance.

3.Two years, or more, university-level teaching experience in the capacity of graduate assistant or above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Doctorate in Music2.Excellence in university-level teaching experience as demonstrated by the CV, teaching philosophy statement, videos, references and experience.3.A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities, as shown in the cover letter and/or teaching statement.4.Commitment to scholarship and a vision for future research activity as detailed in the application materials and interviews.5.Teaching has been informed by performance experience and contemporary issues in the jazz field as demonstrated in the CV, interview, references and application letter.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must include:

1.a signed letter of interest that addresses the listed qualifications,

2.a detailed curriculum vita including a list of courses or subject areas previously taught or within the candidate'sability to teach, as well as prior scholarship activities including presentations and publications,

3.unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework completed in music,

4.a one-page teaching philosophy statement which includes pedagogical methods for jazz student musicians,strategies for recruiting and retaining students, and plans for how they might teach and support students with wide ranging backgrounds and scholarship levels.

Quarterfinalists will be notified by November 15, 2026, and asked to submit the following materials by

January 1, 2027:

1. Names, titles, current phone numbers, and current e-mail addresses of 3-5 professional references.

2. A .pdf document containing links to a recent (within the last three years) 30-minute jazz performance video with a

jazz combo, or as a featured soloist or composer with a big band, and a 20-minute teaching video of a

university level instrumental jazz lesson/masterclass or jazz studies course.

Semifinalists will be asked to participate in a 30-minute video interview and references will be contacted.

Finalists will be invited to campus where they will:

1. Interview with the Search Committee, the Chair of the Department of Music, and the Dean of the College of Fine

Arts

2. Teach a 30-minute jazz masterclass/lesson/jazz studies course.

3. Perform a 30-minute jazz combo recital.

4. Have a 30-minute rehearsal opportunity with one of the university jazz ensembles

5. Meet with UNM faculty, staff and students.

Only complete applications will be considered.

All criteria for applications must be submitted electronically. To apply, please visit https://unmjobs.unm.edu/and search

for req38178.

INTERVIEW: Two or more finalists will be invited to the University of New Mexico to interview and audition for the

search committee and administration as well as meet students and faculty.

DEADLINE: For best consideration, submit application materials by November 15, 2026. Complete applications must

include all materials as described in the section titled “Applications” above.

For further inquiries, please contact Ramona Garcia (raymona@unm.edu), (505) 277-8923