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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for jazz professor in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Jazz Professor teaches courses in jazz performance, theory, history, and improvisation at a college or university. They mentor students, oversee ensembles, and contribute to curriculum development. Many also engage in research, compose or arrange music, and perform professionally. Their role involves balancing academic responsibilities with real-world jazz experience to provide students with a comprehensive education.

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To thrive as a Jazz Professor, you need advanced musical proficiency in jazz performance and theory, experience with ensemble direction, and typically a master’s or doctoral degree in music. Competence with music notation software, digital audio workstations, and classroom technology is often required. Strong mentoring abilities, creativity, and excellent communication are highly valued soft skills in this position. These competencies enable educators to inspire students, manage diverse ensembles, and effectively deliver a dynamic curriculum.

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A Jazz Professor is usually responsible for a combination of classroom instruction in jazz history, theory, and improvisation, along with directing student ensembles or combos. You may also be expected to coach individual students, organize and lead performances, and participate in curriculum development. Additionally, many Jazz Professors contribute to departmental service, recruit prospective students, and engage in their own performance or research activities. Balancing these varied responsibilities provides both teaching challenges and opportunities for creative collaboration within a vibrant academic and musical community.
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Infographic showing various Jazz Professor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion AF7797

The OSU/A&M System

Stillwater, OK • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nataša Kaurin-Karača, natasa.karaca@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

9 months or less

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by May 15, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reference list with a minimum of three references, and a word document providing links to recent video recordings of performances and a teaching video of 30 minutes with an advanced high school or collegiate level percussion student. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

About this Position

The Greenwood School of Music at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion with a start date of August 2026.

Responsibilities: 

The Greenwood School of Music seeks a qualified percussionist to teach undergraduate and graduate music majors and non-majors, with instruction spanning classical, jazz, and contemporary styles, coach and direct percussion ensembles and jazz combos, lead weekly studio class, and collaborate with faculty to support student success and ensemble excellence. The successful candidate is expected to engage in service to the unit and their profession, be productive as an artist/scholar, and to promote a welcoming learning environment.

About the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music

The Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music has a current faculty of over 40 full-time faculty, combined with a full-time professional staff of 9. There are approximately 300 students enrolled in degree programs that include the BA, BM, BS, and MM, with programs in music education, performance, jazz, music and music industry. Oklahoma State University, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, is housed in the beautiful new facility of the McKnight Performing Arts Center and the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music, and an all-Steinway institution. For additional information, please see our website at https://cas.okstate.edu/music/.

About Oklahoma State University

With a 130-year history, Oklahoma State University is one of the nation's most comprehensive land-grant university systems. The OSU System has over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. Exceptional strengths in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as institutional strengths in engineering, agriculture, and business are distinguishing features of the University.

Stillwater is a growing community consistently winning awards for best places to live, most recently in Money Magazine. It is about a 1-hour drive from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The addition of commercial air travel, wide availability of gigabit internet, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts enhance Stillwater’s vibrant culture. The cost of housing is roughly 80% of the national average.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, reference list with a minimum of three references, and a word document providing links to recent video recordings of performances and a teaching video of 30 minutes with an advanced high school or collegiate level oboe student. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. For full consideration, please submit application materials by May 15, 2026.

Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in percussion or related field. 
    (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

  • Evidence of successful applied teaching experience at the university level.

  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D./Ed.D.

    Earned doctorate or equivalent professional experience.

  • Strong performance background in both classical and jazz idioms.

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