Instructor - Music - Jazz and Commercial Percussion

Company: Southeast Missouri State University

Job Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Category: Music

Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: Instructor (Regular Non-Tenure Track) in 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 (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:

• Letter of interest addressing all required qualifications.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Video recording of drum set recital, solo percussion performances, or other significant performance activity (provide a web link or embed in a supported file type).
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
• Name, affiliation, and contact information of at least three current professional references.

Additional Information: Department Website: Department of Music

About Southeast Missouri State University: Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it 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.