Job ID: 2959312
Location: Bismarck
Full/Part Time:Full-Time
Position InformationAre you passionate about music, the performing arts,and helping students develop their musical talents? Bismarck State College is seeking an engaging and student-focused Assistant TeachingProfessor of Music - Instrumental to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys blending musical instruction, instrumentalensemble leadership, and mentorship to support student success.
What You'll Do
Bismarck State College is seekinga knowledgeable and motivated Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Instrumental - to join our faculty. The successful candidate willsupport student success by directing ensembles, preparing music for BSC events, and recruiting students for performance ensembles.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Directing instrumental ensembles, including Band, Jazz Ensemble, andPep Band
- Preparing music for BSC events
- Recruiting students for performance ensembles
- May also include teachingcourses such as Music Theory I & II, Aural Skills I & II, Applied Lessons, Music Appreciation, and World Music
- Facilitating Stateand Regional music festivals
- Participation in professional organizations such as NDMEA
- Assessing students
- Committeework
- Coordination with ensemble instructors
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic DivisionDean
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strongcommunication skills, a passion for student success, and a commitment to academic excellence.
Starting Date: August 17,2026
Required Qualifications:
- Appropriate music-related master's degree
- Demonstratedsuccessful experience with conducting concert bands or other large ensembles
- Documented successful experience with private musiclessons
- Documented successful experience with recruiting collegiate students
- Documented successful directing of the pepband
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to work as a team member
- Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills
- Good working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email, electronic calendar -Outlook)
- Creative in using a variety of teaching resources, media, and instructional technologies
PreferredQualifications
- Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA)
- Experience with distance delivery of courses
- Collegeteaching experience
- Active member in a state organization such as NDMEA
- Experience with community and school outreach formusic
- Experience with a wide range of repertoire (i.e., classical, contemporary, multicultural, etc.)
- Experience withconcert planning, budgeting, and event coordination
BENEFITS:
- Full-Time, special non-tenure-trackposition. Competitive salary based on directly related experience and education.
- 9 months: $61,168 - $66,168(Master's)
- Comprehensive fringe benefit package to include TIAA retirement plan
- 100% employer-paid family health insurance,life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount.
- For more information regarding employeebenefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/
- To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator
- Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate music-related master's degree
- Demonstrated successfulexperience with conducting concert bands or other large ensembles
- Documented successful experience with private musiclessons
- Documented successful experience with recruiting collegiate students
- Documented successful experience directing pepband
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to work as a team member
- Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills
- Good working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email, & electronic calendar -Outlook)
- Creative in using a variety of teaching resources, media, and instructional technologies
PreferredQualifications
- Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA)
- Experience with distance delivery of courses
- Collegeteaching experience
- Active member in a state organization such as NDMEA
- Experience with community and school outreach formusic
- Experience with a wide range of repertoire (i.e., classical, contemporary, multicultural, etc.)
Experience with concertplanning, budgeting, and event coordination
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED
If you're ready to help studentsturn their passion for music into meaningful careers, we'd love to hear from you! To be considered by the search committee, thoroughlycomplete the application and upload the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copies of transcripts (undergraduate andgraduate)
- References
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION
OVERVIEW: BismarckState College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services andhands-on learning experiences.
MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses onstudent success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-privatepartnerships.
VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and buildingsustainable communities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriateAssistant Dean of HAS (Humanities, Arts, & Sciences).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must be legallyauthorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships.
BSC is an E-Verify Employer.
Thisposition requires a criminal history record check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
For more information or assistance, contact the HumanResources Department at
Human Resources
Meadowlark Building
PO Box 5587
1700 Schafer St.
Bismarck, ND58506-5587
701-224-5531
bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu
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