Sessional Lecturer: Jazz Improvisation

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:June 4, 2023
**Req ID**: 31699
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music
**Department**: Jazz Studies
**Campus**: St. George
**Description**:
**Course Number and Name**:JMU491Y1 Jazz Improvisation

**Course Description**:This course examines the artistic and technical aspects of improvised jazz performance. Analysis of improvised solos and group performances; approaches to practicing, developmental techniques and exercises; and general performance skills are among the topics covered.

**Class Schedule**: Wednesdays 2-4pm

September 2023 - April 2024

**Salary**: $9,457.90

**Estimated Course Enrollment**:20

**TA support**:none

**Qualifications**:Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. National and international profile as a Jazz performer; established recording artist as a sideman and leader; extensive teaching profile and demonstrated excellence teaching jazz improvisation at the university level. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, materials, performance approaches and improvisation.

**Duties**:Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

**Closing Date**: 06/23/2023

**Diversity Statement**

**Accessibility Statement**
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

  • Sessional Lecturer: Jmu191y1 Jazz Improvisation

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:06/13/2024 **Req ID**: 31691 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music **Department**: Faculty of Music **Campus**:St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Description**: **Faculty of Music** **University of Toronto** **CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Job Posting** **Posting Date: June 6, 2024** **Course Number and Name**:JMU191Y1 Jazz...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Jazz Improvisation

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:June 4, 2023 **Req ID**: 31691 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music **Department**: Jazz Studies **Campus**: St. George **Description**: **Course Number and Name**:JMU191Y1 Jazz Improvisation **Course Description**:This course examines the artistic and technical aspects of improvised jazz performance. Analysis of improvised solos and group...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Jazz Improvisation

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted:June 4, 2023Req ID: 31699Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeDescription:Course Number and Name:JMU491Y1 Jazz ImprovisationCourse Description:This course examines the artistic and technical aspects of improvised jazz performance. Analysis of improvised solos and group performances; approaches to practicing,...

  • Sessional Lecturer: RHythm for Improvisers

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:June 4, 2023 **Req ID**: 31695 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music **Department**: Jazz Studies **Campus**: St. George **Description**: **Course Number and Name**:JMU303H1 Rhythm for Improvisers **Course Description**:This course focuses on methods for students to expand their rhythmic vocabulary as improvisers and composers. Motivis...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Small Jazz Ensemble

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:June 4, 2023 **Req ID**: 31700 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music **Department**: Jazz Studies **Campus**: St. George **Description**: **Course Number and Name**:JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble **Course Description**:Students are assigned to small jazz ensembles by audition, rehearsing with faculty for two hours and independently for an...

  • Sessional Lecturer: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae; . Course Number and Name: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble Course Description: Students are assigned to small jazz ensembles by audition, rehearsing with faculty for two hours and independently for an additional hour each week. Repertoire...

  • Sessional Lecturer: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae; . Course Number and Name: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble Course Description: Students are assigned to small jazz ensembles by audition, rehearsing with faculty for two hours and independently for an additional hour each week. Repertoire...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Jmu317y1 Jazz Arranging

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:06/13/2024 **Req ID**: 31696 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music **Department**: Faculty of Music **Campus**:St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Description**: **Faculty of Music** **University of Toronto** **CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Job Posting** **Posting Date: June 6, 2024** **Course Number and Name**:JMU317Y1 Jazz Arranging **Course...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Jmu4421h1 Advanced Jazz

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:06/13/2024 **Req ID**: 31698 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music **Department**: Faculty of Music **Campus**:St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Description**: **Faculty of Music** **University of Toronto** **CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Job Posting** **Posting Date: June 6, 2024** **Course Number and Name**:JMU421H1 Advanced Jazz Arranging &...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Jmu192-492y1 Small Jazz Ensemble

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted:June 4, 2023Req ID: 31700Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeDescription:Course Number and Name:JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz EnsembleCourse Description:Students are assigned to small jazz ensembles by audition, rehearsing with faculty for two hours and independently for an additional hour each week. Repertoire...

  • Sessional Lecturer: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted: June 4, 2023Req ID: 31700Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeContact Email Address: Description:A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply. Course Number and Name: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble Course...

  • Sessional Lecturer: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted: June 4, 2023Req ID: 31700Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeContact Email Address: Description:A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply. Course Number and Name: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble Course...

  • Sessional Lecturer

    1 week ago

    Old Toronto, Canada University Of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted:June 4, 2023Req ID: 31700Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeContact Email Address:Description:A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae;click here.Course Number and Name:JMU192-492Y1Small Jazz EnsembleCourse Description:Students...

  • Sessional Lecturer

    1 week ago

    Old Toronto, Canada University Of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted:June 4, 2023Req ID: 31700Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeContact Email Address:Description:A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae;click here.Course Number and Name:JMU192-492Y1Small Jazz EnsembleCourse Description:Students...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Advanced Jazz Ear Training

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:June 4, 2023 **Req ID**: 31694 **Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music **Department**: Jazz Studies **Campus**: St. George **Description**: **Course Number and Name**:JMU302H1 Advanced Ear Training and Harmony **Course Description**:A continuation of JMU201Y1, this course addresses advanced ear training and theoretical concepts including...

  • Sessional Lecturer

    5 days ago

    Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted:June 4, 2023Req ID: 31700Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeContact Email Address:Description:A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae;click here.Course Number and Name:JMU192-492Y1Small Jazz EnsembleCourse Description:Students...

  • Sessional Lecturer: Advanced Jazz Ear Training

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted:June 4, 2023Req ID: 31694Faculty/Division: Faculty of MusicDepartment: Jazz StudiesCampus: St. GeorgeDescription:Course Number and Name:JMU302H1 Advanced Ear Training and HarmonyCourse Description:A continuation of JMU201Y1, this course addresses advanced ear training and theoretical concepts including "upper structure" voicings/chord extentions...

  • Sessional Lecturer: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble

    7 days ago

    Old Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted: June 4, 2023 Req ID: 31700 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Music Department: Jazz Studies Campus: St. George Contact Email Address: Description: A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae; . Course Number and Name: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble Course Description:...

  • Sessional Lecturer: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble

    1 week ago

    Old Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Date Posted: June 4, 2023 Req ID: 31700 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Music Department: Jazz Studies Campus: St. George Contact Email Address: Description: A complete application includes your responses to the application form and a copy of your most current Curriculum Vitae; . Course Number and Name: JMU192-492Y1 Small Jazz Ensemble Course Description:...

  • Sessional Lecturer

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Office of the ChairDepartment of Arts, Culture and MediaUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughMusic and CultureFall 2023Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (Six or more years...