Sessional Lecturer: Jazz History I - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:
June 4, 2023

Req ID: 31692

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Music

Department:
Jazz Studies

Campus:
St. George

Description:

Course Number and Name:
JMU210H1 Jazz History I

Course Description:

Jazz History I begins with Ragtime era (early 20th century), and proceeds through the Jazz Age (1920s), Swing (1930s), Bebop (1940s), and Post Bop periods (1950s), culminating in the pivotal musical year of 1959.

A historical timeline shows how the evolution of the music reflected and influenced societal events.

Class Schedule:
Fridays 1-3 in the Fall Term

September - December 2023

Salary:
$9,457.90

Estimated Course Enrollment:30

TA support:
yes

Qualifications:
Graduate degree in jazz, musicology, ethnomusicology, or related field with preference for completed Ph.
D. Extensive knowledge of jazz history, including composers, performers, and repertoire.

Extensive knowledge of the social contexts of jazz history and of current approaches to the study of race, gender, and identity in musical traditions, especially jazz.

Demonstrated excellence teaching jazz history at the post-secondary level.

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

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