"Instructor - Music - Jazz and Commercial Percussion"

Job Description

Instructor - Music - Jazz and Commercial Percussion
Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500310
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: Music

Position Summary

Instructor (Regular Non-Tenure Track)
Jazz and Commercial Percussion
Department of Music
Holland College of Arts and Media

Faculty Assignments:

• Teach undergraduate applied drum set lessons.
• Teach in jazz and commercial music areas, which may include: jazz band, combo, commercial ensembles, percussion ensemble, steel drum band, and/or marching band front ensemble.
• Other teaching duties as assigned, which may include: music theory, jazz theory, jazz appreciation, history of rock, music technology, etc., depending on department need and candidate strengths.
• Actively participate in recruitment and retention efforts on- and off- campus.
• Participate in service, advising, and academic duties to the department and the University.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in music or teaching. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government-certified university.)
• Experience as a jazz/commercial drum set performer/recording artist. Elevated profile as a jazz/commercial drum set performer/recording artist is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience teaching music. College teaching experience and teaching western classical and jazz music theory is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with music technology. Experience with music technology in marching band front ensembles is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate students and work collegially when interacting with the University community.
• Commitment to recruiting and retaining students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2026, and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 10, 2025.

To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing all required qualifications.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Video recording of drum set recital, solo percussion performances, or other significant performance activity. This may include live videos of jazz and/or commercial drum set playing or commercial albums that you have recorded. You may also include links to front ensemble marching band performances you have directed. (To submit a video recording, please provide a web link or embed the video in a supported file type, such as a PDF or Microsoft Office file type.)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts. (Official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted.)
• Name, affiliation, and contact information of at least three current professional references.

Additional Information

Department Website: Department of Music

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.