Assistant Professor of Music / Applied Violin

Minnesota State
US - Minnesota - Bemidji
January 21, 2025

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a. m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title:
Assistant Professor of Music / Applied Violin

Institution:
Bemidji State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:
Bemidji

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range: Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as an Assistant Professor of Music/Applied Violin. We seek someone to teach undergraduate applied lessons in violin and viola, string techniques, direct string ensembles, and teach other music theory, literature, and arts administration courses as needed. Additional duties will include supporting and coordinating the recruitment and scholarship activities of the School of Music.

Formerly the Department of Music, the School of Music is now one of nine schools following the recent university reorganization. Fully accredited by NASM, the program currently has 8 full-time and 14 adjunct faculty members. Serving more than 65 music majors and minors as well as non-music majors and community members, the program has a rich and vibrant history. Degree offerings include the general BA, BA in Instrumental, Voice, or Piano and Piano Pedagogy, BS in Vocal, BS in Instrumental, a new MME, and an Arts Management Certificate.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Professor of Music/Applied Violin include:

Teaching Applied Violin and Viola.
Teaching String Techniques.
Directing String Ensembles.
Teaching core courses, particularly Music Theory and Ear Training.
Teaching other Literature courses as needed.
Teaching courses in Arts Management.
Supporting and Coordinating the Scholarship and Recruitment efforts of the program.
Contributing to a program of scholarship within the discipline, advising students, serving the University. and community, and other associated faculty duties.
Designing and delivering courses for on-campus and online delivery, as needed.
Advising and supporting students' academic progress.
Pursuing scholarly and/or creative activities.
Contributing to a collegial and supportive environment that advances the goals of the department, including curriculum development, assessment, and other departmental governance activities.
Contributing to interdisciplinary teaching and involvement in activities that support BSU's Shared Fundamental Values.
Assist with programmatic accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

ABD in violin performance and prior college-level teaching experience in applied violin and viola and music theory.

Preferred Qualification

MM in Music Theory or a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Music Theory.
Demonstrated excellence in performing and teaching.
Successful recruiting experience.
Familiarity with recruiting and scholarship software.
Successful curricular development and coordination.
Demonstrated ability to teach courses in arts management/administration.
Demonstrated ability to teach liberal education courses.
A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Other Requirements

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.
Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at / ifo. org/.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
BSU is a tobacco free workplace (see policy).

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Full-time, Probationary / Tenure Track

Salary

Depends on Qualifications - negotiable and commensurate with qualifications

and experience.

Telework (Yes/No)

Telework not available for this position.

A complete application will include the following attachments:

Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
Unofficial transcripts for all graduate coursework.
Teaching statement documenting teaching experience and success and demonstrated interest in the teaching-learning process.
Links to recent recordings.
Three confidential letters of recommendation.

Inquiries:

Dr. Miriam Webber, School of Music

Telephone: ***1

E-mail: miriam. webber@bemidjistate. edu

If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at mary. miller@bemidjistate. edu.

AboutUNIVERSITY / COMMUNITYWHY BEMIDJI:It's more than a job. It's an opportunity for the extraordinary.

On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota's three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University offers opportunities for the extraordinary.

Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U. S. News & World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.

As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.

BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Northwest Technical College, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience - such as full access to BSU's library and the ability to live in BSU's on-campus res.

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