Department Summary:

Drake University's Department of Music (School of Fine Arts) is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department's mission is to provide a center for the study and understanding of music that develops students' intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication. Drake University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.

Drake offers the best of both worlds: a department that is large enough to support a vast range of musical activities, but small enough that students receive highly personal attention. We pride ourselves on providing big-school opportunities in a small-school environment, and our graduates are well-trained and well-rounded musicians who are highly competitive in a wide range of vocational fields.

For more about the department, visit: https://www.drake.edu/music/ .

Job Summary:

Drake University invites candidates interested and/or experienced in teaching Jazz ensembles. The Director of Jazz Ensemble II will be in charge of rehearsals and preparation for performances of two concerts of music written for the instrumental jazz ensembles. Must have high school or collegiate jazz ensemble directing experience. MUS 145 Jazz Ensemble II is a 1 credit class meeting twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 AM - 12:10 PM for one semester (15 weeks per semester).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or commensurate experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or commensurate experience