"Assistant Professor Trombone/Jazz"

Job ID:

291931

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music offers student-centered degree programs at the bachelors and masters level. Students are mentored by a faculty of dedicated teacher-scholars, who are nationally and internationally known in their fields of expertise. Traditional music programs offer the finest in performance, music education, technology and composition degrees, and the new music industry program caters to students looking for a career in the evolving music industry scene of the 21st century.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music, the Assistant Professor of Trombone/Jazz will be expected to:

1. Teach Applied Trombone and/or other related courses;
2. Direct the Georgia Southern University Jazz Ensemble;
3. Actively recruit potential music majors;
4. Attend faculty meetings for the School of Music, the Instrumental Area, and other committee meetings as assigned;
5. Serve on jury and recital hearing panels; and
6. Fulfill other teaching duties as assigned.

This is a tenure-track position, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Doctoral degree in Music Performance (Classical or Jazz), an area of Jazz Studies, or a closely related field by August 1, 2026 with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Music Performance (Classical or Jazz) or Jazz Studies.
• Record of notable experience and demonstrated excellence as a performer in both traditional (solo and orchestral) and jazz styles (emphasis on jazz improvisation skills)
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical concepts and literature appropriate for all levels of student abilities for both performance majors as well as music education majors
• Evidence of successful teaching of applied students at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of success leading a jazz big band.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three years experience in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach Brass Methods/Techniques.
• Ability to teach jazz improvization.
• Experience organizing/running a jazz festival.
• Ability to design curriculum, specifically for a jazz concentration degree.
• Evidence of successful teaching of applied students at the graduate level.
• Evidence of jazz arranging.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Darrell Brown
Darrellbrown@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-0195