It is the mission of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance to create an environment of educational and artistic excellence by nurturing creativity, academic integrity, and professionalism in its faculty and students. As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the worlds finest public institutions of higher education, the School is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance. 
 

We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields.

We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan.

We serve the community, the region, and the State of Michigan through public performances, cultural resources, arts education, and outreach programs.

The School's mission is predicated on the belief that the study and practice of the performing arts depend upon a diverse community of learning in which a spirit of social responsibility and principled entrepreneurship is fostered. 

Duties:

The University of Michigan Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation is seeking to hire a Lecturer to teach courses in Upper Level Improvisation,  advanced harmony, rhythm, repertoire, and transcription and analysis.    

A D.M.A. in music is preferred, but applicants with an M.M. will also be considered.  

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.