Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Jazz Saxophone

Position Summary

• Teach Applied Jazz Saxophone to undergraduate and graduate students
• Perform in the faculty jazz ensemble (Michigan State University Professors of Jazz)
• Teach Jazz Pedagogy
• Teach Jazz Improvisation
• Mentor and guide students in professional activities
• Recruit and retain Jazz Saxophone students
• Engage in meaningful service to the College 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 recruitment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Other -Master's degree in Music or equivalent professional experience

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as a private teacher
• Expert in Jazz Saxophone techniques

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent performance ability
• Significant career as a professional Jazz Saxophonist
• Significant administrative and leadership skills; Advanced Skills Preferred
• Pedagogue in Blues-based improvisation and tradition (Jazz Bebop and Harmonic concepts)
• Teach Jazz Pedagogy
• Knowledge of Jazz Saxophone history
• Knowledge of Blues and Swing traditions

Required Application Materials

To apply submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, links to 3 audio recordings, and the names/contact information for three references. 

Special Instructions

Applicants may be asked to submit or provide links to 3 video recordings at a later date.

Review of Applications Begins On

05/21/2025

Website

www.music.msu.edu

Department Statement

With 91 faculty members, the Michigan State University College of Music serves approximately 600 majors and offers a comprehensive range of degree programs from baccalaureate through the doctorate. For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.music.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.