Adjunct Faculty - Music: Jazz Studies (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Adjunct Faculty Position

Music Department

Jazz Studies

Job Summary

The David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University invites applications for an adjunct position in Jazz Studies beginning August 2026. The primary duties of the successful candidate will be to teach courses in the core undergraduate Jazz Performance curriculum, including Improvisation and Arranging. Other duties include primary applied lessons for Jazz Majors, Recital Preparation, auditions, Jazz Juries, and performances with the Jazz Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in jazz performance

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must address the applicant’s readiness, preparation, and/or experience teaching college-level General Education courses.
• CV. The CV must include at least three references, in addition to the principal and guidance counselor, with current email addresses and phone numbers.
• Teaching Philosophy.
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire).

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values, and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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