Part-Time Lecturer, Jazz Trumpet

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The University of Louisville School of Music seeks an outstanding candidate to serve as Lecturer in Jazz Trumpet beginning January 1, 2027. This is a five-month, part-time faculty position that will hold the rank of part-time lecturer (PTL).

Core duties will include teaching applied jazz trumpet. Applied lesson compensation assumes involvement in jazz area meetings, end-of-semester area juries, auditions, and other matters pertaining to the applied area.

This is a non-tenurable appointment and does not include health benefits.

Qualifications

Candidates should have professional-level performance ability and successful private teaching experience. A minimum of a Bachelor of Music, plus professional experience, is required.

Application Procedures

Application materials should include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position
• Curriculum vitae or resume in PDF format
• Complete contact information, including address, phone number, and email address, for three professional references

Additional materials may be requested at a later date, including links to performance videos. For full consideration, please submit application materials by the stated deadline.

About the City and the University of Louisville School of Music

Louisville is a progressive community of approximately 620,000 people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Kentucky’s largest city boasts a cost of living substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.

The University of Louisville is Kentucky’s premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university. The School of Music, a fully accredited member of NASM since 1938, is a member of the Kentucky state system of higher education. UofL has experienced steady growth, with a current enrollment of 23,000 students, 360 of whom are enrolled in the School of Music in undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.