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The Opportunity  

The University of Central Florida (UCF) School of Performing Arts is seeking a world class artist/scholar to join its well-established Jazz Studies program as a 9-month tenure-earning assistant professor in jazz drum set. Instructional duties include recruiting for and teaching applied jazz drum set, the weekly drum set masterclass, and other courses according to the ability of the applicant and needs of the jazz area and music department. The successful candidate will also assist the Director of Jazz Studies with implementing the jazz curriculum and events. A strong background as a highly established jazz drum set performer/teacher is essential. The UCF Jazz Studies program is steeped in the jazz tradition and dedicated to advancing jazz pedagogy. Additional information about Jazz Studies at UCF can be found on the program page and in the UCF Jazz Studies Handbook . The anticipated start date is August 2024. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Documented significant professional reputation, performance, and recording experience as a jazz drum set artist commensurate with a tenure-earning position.

• A master’s degree in music with an emphasis in jazz studies from an accredited institution or bachelor’s degree in music with an emphasis in jazz studies from an accredited institution with 20 plus years of internationally recognized professional experience in performance and extensive recording credits with luminaries in jazz. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• The ability to teach additional coursework in jazz studies, such as jazz chamber groups, big bands, jazz workshops (applied improvisation), styles and analysis, jazz theory, or other jazz related courses.

• Acumen with online instruction for the possibility of teaching online or in mixed mode scenarios.

• Ability to teach other courses in the music department, such as Music Technology, Music Business, etc.

• Evidence of success at university-level teaching, recruiting, and mentoring. 

• Administrative acumen and experience in implementing curriculum within a collegiate jazz studies program.

Additional Application Materials Required: 

The university requires that all candidates apply online at www.ucf.edu/jobs . In addition to the online application, candidates should also upload the following: 

• Letter of application,

• Current curriculum vitae,

• Three recent representative recordings to be submitted as links from a streaming platform, such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Soundcloud, and/or Bandcamp,

• Three letters of reference (sent under separate cover),

• Names and contact information for three additional current professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Please direct any questions regarding the search to Thad Anderson, Chair, Jazz Drum Set Search, via email to tra@ucf.edu . 

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

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Job Close Date: 

The application deadline is November 30, 2023. 

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.