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Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Position Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Potential assignments could include a mixture of the following areas as appropriate.
  • Direct the Jazz Orchestra or Jazz Combos.
  • Teach courses in Jazz Pedagogy.
  • Teach studio lessons.
  • Serve as Coordinator of the Jazz Area.
  • Engage in meaningful service to the School of Music, as assigned.

• Collaborate with faculty in the development of the program, curriculum content and pedagogy to ensure the quality of the student experience and student recruiting.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Application Procedure:

• Letter of interest that should also include a statement of diversity
• C.V.
• List of three professional references
• Links to multiple rehearsal/teaching and/or concert videos
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

EEO Statement Summary:

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

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