Music Education Faculty

Position Title Music Education Faculty Position Type Faculty Position Number F99852 FTE 1.
0 Secondary Employment Status Tenure Eligible Benefits Eligible? Yes Job Summary/Basic Function Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Music Education (with an emphasis in instrumental music) to coordinate our music education graduate program and teach in the music and education departments starting August 2024.
Minimum qualifications: the successful candidate will have at least 5 years of K-12 teaching experience, a doctorate in Music Education (ABD considered), and demonstrated eagerness and ability to recruit and work with graduate students.
Preferred qualifications: completed doctorate, successful college teaching experience, prior leadership in a graduate program.
This position represents an expansion of our music education faculty, joining a team of colleagues to nurture undergraduate and graduate music education students.
Primary responsibilities include coordinating our Master of Music program in music education (including recruiting and advising), teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in music education, and teaching one course in the education department, with possible additional duties in alignment with the candidate’s interests and expertise, such as ensemble conducting, studio teaching, or leading experiences in global music or music production.
The department is especially interested in candidates who can help broaden our current offerings.
The committee seeks candidates whose mindset and values are congruent with a liberal arts approach to teaching and learning and who will contribute to redefining music education for the 21st Century.
In support of the College’s ambitious goals for diversity and inclusion, the Music Department is especially interested in applicants who will contribute to the development of an increasingly diverse campus community, have experience working effectively with diversified populations, and are responding to the changing demands on emerging music educators and professionals.
The successful candidate will aspire to be part of a community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives to imagine, examine, and implement possibilities for individual and communal thriving, both inside and outside of the Music Department.
Applicants from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Concordia College is NASM accredited, and the Music Department is the largest single department on campus, with 40 faculty and more than 1/4 of all undergraduates participating in vocal and instrumental lessons, ensembles, and music courses.
The department maintains an excellent reputation throughout the region, with over 150 undergraduates majoring in music (music education, composition, or performance), many of whom pursue careers in K-12 teaching, while others pursue graduate school and/or careers in performing or creative activity.
The employment rate for music education graduates pursuing positions in the field is extremely high, and many graduates go on to achieve graduate degrees at leading national institutions.
Launched in 2022, our new Master of Music in Music Education offers working educators the opportunity to earn a graduate degree while staying fully employed, earning the majority of credits in two summers with some online coursework and thesis research/writing during the school year.
Concordia’s growing graduate program also includes degree offerings in Nutrition and Dietetics, World Languages, Education, and Management Science.
Concordia College is a private, liberal arts institution of approximately 150 faculty and 2,000 total students (undergraduate and graduate).
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Concordia prepares students to become responsible leaders who influence the affairs of our global society for the greater good.
The Fargo (ND)/Moorhead (MN) region is a growing metropolitan area of approximately 250,000 residents that is consistently ranked among the nation’s most livable cities.
Fargo-Moorhead’s thriving cultural scene is home to a variety of professional arts organizations, including opera, ballet and theatre companies, a professional symphony orchestra, numerous community bands and choirs, film festivals, art museums and galleries, and both professional and collegiate athletic teams.
Additional information about Concordia College can be found at https://www.
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Applications may be submitted online at: https://hr.
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Applications must include: · Cover letter · Curriculum vita · Two academic writing samples, approximately 10 pages in total length (examples: a published article, an excerpt from a dissertation, or a sample of polished writing from a graduate course) · Easily accessible links to teaching/presentation videos (2-3 videos demonstrating teaching and/or scholarly presentation, 20-30 minutes total) · Names and contact information of 3 references Additional supplemental materials may be solicited later in the search process.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
The position starting date is August 15, 2024.
Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minimum Qualifications 5 years of K-12 teaching experience doctorate in Music Education (ABD considered) demonstrated eagerness and ability to recruit and work with graduate students.
Preferred Qualifications completed doctorate successful college teaching experience prior leadership in a graduate program Position Opening Date 12/12/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Screening Begins 01/15/2024 Benefits Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including .
Health Insurance .
Flexible Savings Account .
Vision Insurance .
Dental Insurance .
Preventative Chiropractic Program .
Retirement Plan .
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only) .
Life Insurance (full-time only) .
Short-Term Disability .
13 paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year .
Paid parental leave .
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
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Up to 50% tuition discount with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools .
Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
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Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides EEO/AA Statement Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
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