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Mercer University

Teaching Assistant - Biology

Macon, GA · On-site

$10.80/hr

Jazz Thorpe Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Biology Teaching Assistants will assist the instructor ... Must seek approval and obtain recommendation by the professor for the course(s) you intend to TA

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As of Aug 22, 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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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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a jazz professor, and why are they important?

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.

How much do jazz professors make a year teaching jazz in a university?

Jazz professors at universities typically earn between $50,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, education level, and the institution's size. Salaries can vary based on factors such as tenure status, geographic location, and additional responsibilities like performance or research.
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Infographic showing various Jazz Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Adjunct Professor of Dance

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Teach contempory and/or jazz and/or ballet technique at all levels
  • Opportunity to choreograph for departmental musical theatre or dance productions
  • Direct/ Coordinate student dance productions
  • Teach other technique courses and dance theory courses based on expertise/ interest

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
  • A per/semester agreement with opportunity to continue for multiple semesters

POSITION AVAILABILITY: August 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Expertise and interest to teach contemporary and/or jazz and/or ballet technique at all levels
  • Experience choreographing dance or musical theatre productions at the college level
  • Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of proven success working in a team-oriented environment
  • Adjunct faculty teaching undergraduate courses at Winthrop Univeristy are expected to possess at least 18 hours of graduate credits in the discipline. In cases of exceptional and significant professional experiences, the said experience may be considered in lieu of these credits

Application Instructions
Qualified and interested applicants are asked to apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/46986
and upload the following documents:
  • a letter of interest
  • curriculum vitae
  • unoffical transcripts

Questions may be addressed to Daniel Gordon, Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, gordond@winthrop.edu

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