Assistant Professor of Music / Applied Violin Job at Minnesota in Viola

Assistant Professor of Music / Applied Violin

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: Depends on Qualifications – negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Description

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.

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 Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Full-time, Probationary / Tenure Track

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: (218) 755-3360
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.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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