Assistant Professor of Music

Concordia College•Moorhead, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach private composition lessons, courses in the integrated theory/aural skills core musicianship curriculum, and in music technology. Primary responsibilities include teaching composition lessons, core music theory and musicianship courses, and courses/experiences in music technology. Additional responsibilities may also include other courses in the candidate’s secondary area(s) of interest, depending on departmental need. The successful candidate will exhibit a collaborative spirit and assume an active role in the recruitment, advising, and retention of music students. Expectations include maintaining consistent creative activity and contributing service to the college. Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives in order to imagine, examine, and implement possibilities for individual and communal thriving both inside and outside the Department of Music.

Requirements

Doctorate in composition or a related area (ABD considered)
Demonstrated ability for effective teaching at the college level
Fluency in area(s) of music technology (electronic media, interactive music, film/television scoring, gaming, sound design etc.)
Demonstrated experience guiding composers of diverse styles/interests
Applicants must be independently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching courses in music theory, musicianship, and music technology
Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse populations
Experience working with MaxMSP

Responsibilities

Teach private composition lessons
Teach courses in the integrated theory/aural skills core musicianship curriculum
Teach courses in music technology
Teach other courses in the candidate’s secondary area(s) of interest, depending on departmental need
Exhibit a collaborative spirit
Assume an active role in the recruitment, advising, and retention of music students
Maintain consistent creative activity
Contribute service to the college

Benefits

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
Life Insurance (full-time only)
13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Access to athletic facilities
Access to library
Access to fitness classes
Access to athletic events
Access to theatre events
Purchase dining on campus
Free MATbus rides