Artist-Teacher: Ensembles, Jazz & Contemporar in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Longy School of Music

The Artist-Teacher of Ensembles will guide one or more ensembles in Longy’s Jazz & Contemporary Music department, which may traverse a variety of styles and traditions from around the world and throughout historical practices. Particular ensemble focuses may include the Foundations Ensemble; the South American Jazz Ensemble, focusing on the jazz traditions from various South American countries and communities; the Fringe Ensemble, modeled after Boston’s iconic jazz ensemble; and other ensembles as needs arise. Familiarity with each style listed above is not necessary. Both instrumentalists and vocalists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Run an ensemble for graduate-level students
• Attend and provide professional feedback on graduate student admission auditions, dress rehearsals, and recitals
• Provide recommendations and support to students seeking to pursue graduate or doctoral study
• Counsel students on performance and teaching job opportunities and summer programs post-graduation
• Creatively incorporate elements of the Longy mission “to prepare musicians to make a difference in the world” into lesson delivery
• Participate in large school events including full faculty meetings and departmental meetings
• Enthusiastically take steps to raise the profile of Longy and its Jazz and Contemporary Music Department
• Evaluate and grade the performance of your ensemble students, according to the grading standards of Longy
• Provide ongoing assessment of student progress and development and take steps to accommodate the needs of students with individual learning styles
• Provide curricular recommendations to conservatory advisors about failing students
• Communicate with Longy advisors about students who are struggling emotionally

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess an outstanding record as a teacher and performer, with a strong national or international reputation. An advanced degree in music or demonstrated equivalent is required. Candidates with a minimum of three years of teaching in higher education are preferred.