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University of MiamiPosted 1 month ago

Jazz Writing Program Part-Time Faculty

On-siteCoral Gables, Florida, United States

Part TimeLargeEDUCATION

Job Summary

Teach jazz composition and related subjects in group and individual settings for graduate students, covering MSJ 522/622 on MIDI and DAWs, and co-teach the Jazz Writing Seminar. Direct the Jazz Recording Ensemble and manage two production/recording studios, ensuring equipment, software, and facilities remain fully functional. Maintain proficiency in MIDI, music notation software (Dorico, Sibelius, Finale), and DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro), alongside audio recording, mixing, and production techniques. This part-time, intermittent faculty role supports the University of Miami's Jazz Writing Program, which integrates technical studio operations with advanced jazz composition instruction for graduate students.

Required Qualifications

  • MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
  • Music notation software, including Dorico, Sibelius, and/or Finale
  • Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), including Pro Tools and Logic Pro
  • Virtual instruments and sample libraries
  • Audio recording, mixing, and production techniques
  • Studio design, operation, and maintenance
  • macOS
  • Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 applications

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree (MM) or Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in a relevant field
  • Demonstrated experience teaching at the collegiate level
  • Professional experience in jazz composition, arranging, recording, and music production

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