Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Music Education andDirector of Bands
Location: University of Jamestown, Jamestown, North Dakota
Employment Type: Full-time, 9-month facultyposition starting August 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled
FLSA Status: Exempt
The University ofJamestown invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands to join our team beginning Fall2026. We seek a highly effective teacher, instrumental ensemble conductor, and an enthusiastic recruiter who will continue to build theinstrumental music program while working collaboratively with other faculty members within the department. Applicants must be committed toliberal arts undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship/creative activity, andservice.
About the University of Jamestown:
The University of Jamestown (UJ) is a private, liberal arts university foundedin 1883, committed to providing a student-centered education that combines academic excellence with professional preparation and personalgrowth. Located in Jamestown, North Dakota, UJ offers a close-knit community with small class sizes, modern facilities, and a strongemphasis on holistic student development.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach rotating courses in:
- Elementary/Secondary Music Education
- Conducting
- General Music
- Conducting the Wind Ensemble, JazzBand, and Pep Band.
- Instruction of applied lessons/techniques in either brass or woodwinds.
Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in Music Education or Wind Conducting is preferred.
- Candidates with amaster's degree and significant experience as a music teacher in the public schools will also be considered.
ApplicationProcess:
Provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references by clicking onthe link. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
EqualOpportunity Employer:
The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex,age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or public assistance, in accordance with applicable laws. Sexual harassment,which includes acts of sexual violence, is a type of sex discrimination. The University will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, andany such conduct is prohibited. The University also prohibits any form of discipline or retaliation for reporting incidents ofdiscrimination.
