Position Summary

The Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University (OCU) invites applications for the nine-month, non-tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Jazz Arts with a specialty in trombone. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate applied trombone to majors and non-majors; direct the jazz ensemble and other relevant chamber groups; and teach other courses in their area(s) of expertise. Interested candidates should be fluent in playing and teaching both symphonic and jazz styles. Experience in recruiting and program development is expected, as effective teaching, scholarship, and service are required for promotion.

This is a dynamic period for the School of Music. Through key partnerships with Oklahoma Youth Orchestra, Canterbury Voices, and the OKC Philharmonic, among others, the Bass School of Music is positioned at the crossroads of music-making in the state and throughout the heartland. The School is also preparing to launch a 3-year strategic plan that, among other things, recommits to being a national leader in developing degree programs and creative pathways for the 21st century artist. The ideal candidate will arrive prepared to join these robust conversations and to help guide the School into this next chapter.

OCU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the faculties of higher education institutions. The Bass School of Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is aligned with our university’s overarching vision and mission. Further, we aspire to engage in our work in equitable and inclusive ways, and desire to work with a team member who is committed to our university’s and Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Performance, Jazz Studies, or Composition preferred, BM required.
• An established reputation in symphonic and jazz performance, recording, composition, and/or arranging.
• Experience programming for and directing jazz ensembles.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and inspire students at the collegiate level; graduate teaching experience is preferred.