What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Artist of Jazz Bass position at Drake University?
Position Number: 20055
Unit/Department: Music
FTE: Varies Depending Upon Enrollment
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Department Summary:
The Department of Music is a unit of the Drake University School of Fine Arts and a visible musical resource for the community and the region.
Housed within Drake's College of Arts & Sciences, the Department's mission is to provide a center for the study and understanding of music that develops students’ intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication.
Job Summary:
Drake University invites candidates interested and experienced in teaching studio jazz bass lessons to undergraduate music majors, minors and non-major participants; other duties possible depending on the candidate’s expertise. The expectation is that lessons will be taught in-person.
This is a part-time adjunct position, with only 1-2 hours of weekly teaching, with an opportunity to grow the studio over time. The anticipated start date is January 21, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred or commensurate experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, and (3) the contact details for three references.
Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.
Have Questions?
Questions about this position can be directed to the chair of the Department of Music, James Romain.
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
