Adjunct Instructor: Jazz Studies

Adjunct Faculty position in the Jazz Studies department at the University of North Texas, Denton campus. Retirement eligibility based on semesterly assignment; see HR benefits for details.

Department Overview

UNT’s Jazz Studies program is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most respected and was the first degree program of its kind in the field. Faculty members are dedicated teachers as well as nationally and internationally known performers, with Grammy Award nominations, international touring experience, involvement with the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops, and published books on jazz. The program offers many performance opportunities with on- and off-campus ensembles, including the One O’Clock Lab Band (six Grammy nominations, tours of Europe, Japan, Thailand, and Australia) and the acclaimed Jazz Singers. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken; candidates with experience at HSI/MSIs or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or Yoruba are welcomed.

Position Overview

This posting establishes an Adjunct Instructor pool for the Spring and possibly Summer 2027 semester. Specific courses vary by semester based on departmental teaching needs. Anticipated course needs include:

• Music Business
• Fundamentals of Digital Audio Workstations
• Sound Engineering
• Digital Orchestration
• Analysis and Critical Listening in Music Production of Commercial Music
• Techniques of Mixing and Mastering
• Commercial Songwriting

Requirements

• A master’s degree in the discipline, or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned course(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the discipline.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Security Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references may be added after submission.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.