New Job Part Time Faculty - Percussion Instructor In North Dakota

Job Summary

The Division of Performing Arts at Minot State University (https://www.minotstateu.edu/music/) invites applicants for the position of Adjunct Percussion Instructor, beginning August 2023. This position requires expertise in traditional/classical percussion, marching percussion/drumline, and drum set. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach private percussion lesson to music majors, music minors, and students pursuing a concentration in music
• Assist with the MSU Marching Band Drumline during football season
• Lead the MSU Percussion Ensemble
• Teach a Percussion Methords course tomusic educations majors
• Effectively recruit, sustain, and build a percussion studio
• Oversee and mantain the MSU percussion instrument inventory

In addition to teaching percussion, there may be additional employment opportunities associated with the MSU Division of Performing Arts depending on availability, interest, and the strengths of the candidate hired.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Music Performance or Music Education (primary instrument percussion)
• Evidence of excellence in applied instruction and performance
• Ability to teach and perform various musical styles/genres

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Music Performance or Music Education (primary instrument percussion)
• Middle School and/or High School Instrumental Music teaching Experience
• Previous College Teaching Experience

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates must submit an application on the Minot State University website: https://minotstateu.edu/hr/jobs

As part of the application, candidates will be asked to submit:

Review of Applications

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled

Contact

Any questions related to this position can be directed to David Rolandson, Division of Performing Arts Chair, via email at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: [email protected]. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota

ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.