Assistant/Associate Professor Music - Fargo, United States - North Dakota State University

Description

Assistant/Associate Professor

Job ID2951199
Business UnitNorth Dakota State University
Location
Fargo

Full/Part TimeFull-Time
DepartmentDivision of Performing Arts
Close DateOpen Until Filled

Position Information
Description & Details:

Instrumental Conducting and Music Education. Due to the retirement of Warren Olfert as Director of Bands, the North Dakota State University Challey School of Music seeks an outstanding wind/percussion conductor and music education specialist. The position is offered as a 9-month, tenure-track appointment beginning August, 2024. Depending on the strengths and experience of the applicant pool and the needs of the School of Music, the position may be offered as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Duties will include conducting the NDSU Wind Symphony (the premiere seated wind/percussion ensemble) and other ensembles as assigned, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental music education and instrumental conducting and literature, mentoring graduate students, contributing to the administration of the instrumental program, and active recruitment. Ancillary duties and teaching responsibilities will be assigned depending on specialties of the successful applicant and needs of the School of Music.

The Challey School of Music has a long-standing tradition of training musicians in performance, conducting, composition, and liberal studies at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. We specialize in the education of K-12 music teachers as well as, with our master's and doctoral degrees, the training of college and university faculty members. The Instrumental area has specialists in all typical instruments through full time faculty members and part-time adjuncts. There are several instrumental faculty members who conduct and supervise the ensembles—the NDSU Wind Symphony, the University Band, the University Symphony Orchestra, two full Jazz Ensembles and combos, the Gold Star Marching Band, pep bands, and chamber music ensembles. The NDSU Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble tour annually. The successful candidate will have knowledge and programming interest in both the traditional Western wind/percussion canon as well as music of diverse cultures and approaches.

Advertised Salary:

If offered at the Assistant Professor level, the salary will be $51,000 unless there is evidence of extraordinary experience and qualifications. If offered at the Associate Professor level, the salary will be $58,000-$76,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Earned doctorate in Music with a combination of degrees in music education and instrumental conducting appropriate to directing and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in these areas. ABD may be considered for a one-year lecturer appointment.

· Demonstrated excellence and achievement in conducting instrumental ensembles in higher education

· Experience in public school teaching and/or supervision

· Demonstrated success or potential as an engaging, collegial, productive, and effective faculty member

· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

· Administration of a successful college or university band program

· Successful experience in student recruitment and mentoring, including graduate students

· Additional specialty areas which may include applied studio teaching and performance, academic studies, music technology, and/or digital/distance pedagogy

· Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity