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Working Title:

Assistant or Associate Prof of Music/Music Education

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 - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Job Description

**Bemidji State University (BSU)** invites qualified applicants to join our team as **Assistant or Associate Professor of Music / Music Education** . We seek someone to teach our undergraduate music education sequence, supervise student teachers, teach other core curricular courses on the basis of the needs of the program, serve as our assessment coordinator, possibly teach an applied area, and coordinate and teach courses in our summer Master of Music Education (MME) program. Additional duties will include committee assignments and performing other services to the university and community.

Celebrating over 80 years on the shores of Lake Bemidji, the School of Music (https://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/departments/music/) at BSU prepares students to become independent and creative musicians within a liberal arts setting. The School of Music offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Music Education (vocal and instrumental), Bachelor of Arts degrees in General Music, and Bachelor of Music degrees in Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Master of Music Education, and an Arts Management Certificate.

Ensembles are open to students of all majors and provide engaging performance opportunities including regional and international tours, the annual JazzFest, guest clinician workshops and master classes, woodwind and piano festivals, and a fully staged opera production.

BSU is one of only four schools in Minnesota, and a limited number worldwide to bear the distinction of being an All-Steinway School. BSU currently owns more than 50 Steinway and Boston (a Steinway subsidiary) pianos.

Formerly the Department of Music, the School of Music, is now one of nine schools following the recent university reorganization. The program currently has 8 full-time and 14 adjunct faculty members. Serving more than 65 music majors and minors as well as non-music majors and community members, the program has a rich and vibrant history.

Bemidji State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Responsibilities of the** **Assistant or Associate Professor of Music / Music Education include:

+ Teaching the undergraduate music education sequence, supervising student teachers and students completing practicum and clinical teaching placements in K-12 settings.

+ Serving as the director of the summer MME program. This includes working to ensure a sufficient enrollment to sustain the program.

+ Working with licensure and accreditation in conjunction with the School of Professional Education.

+ Serving as the School’s assessment coordinator and advisor of the student NAfME Chapter.

+ Teaching other classes in applied areas as it complements the needs of the School of Music.

+ Contributing to a program of scholarship within the discipline, advising students, serving the University and community, and other associated faculty duties.

+ Assisting the School of Music in recruiting and festivals.

+ Contributing to a collegial and supportive environment that advances the goals of the program, including curriculum development, assessment, and other governance activities.

+ Contributing to interdisciplinary teaching and involvement in activities that support BSU’s Shared Fundamental Values (https://www.bemidjistate.edu/about/mission-vision/) .

+ Facilitate programmatic assessment and music ed accreditation with various entities.

Salary Range:

Depends on Qualifications ($64,963 - $188,620)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Doctorate in Music (ABD considered), including at least one graduate degree in Music Education.

+ Three years of prior K-12 teaching experience, including at least one year in K-12 music education.

+ Collegiate teaching experience, which can be graduate teaching assistantship work.

Preferred Qualification

+ Completed doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Music Education.

+ Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the K-12 and collegiate levels. This may be evidenced by publications in journals; presentations; performances; awards and/or recognition from local, regional, national organizations; elected leadership positions; and growth/retention of student involvement in choirs, vetted/invited performances, or other pertinent achievements.

+ Knowledge of current trends in public education.

+ Experience in general and elementary music classrooms.

+ Familiarity with Orff and Kodály pedagogies.

+ Contributions to the field of music education through scholarly publications or presentations.

+ Experience supervising student teachers.

+ Experience with online teaching.

+ Demonstrated recruiting success.

+ A commitment to and experience working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including first-generation college students.

+ Interest in interdisciplinary contributions.

+ The ability to teach core curriculum courses and core music courses as needed by the School.

T** **o facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position. The application materials submitted will be utilized for salary placement purposes.

Other Requirements

+ All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

+ 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 https://www.ifo.org/ .

+ 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 and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy) (http://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/human\_resources/Tobacco%20policy%20for%20HR1.pdf) .

A complete application will include the following attachments:

+ Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at BSU.

+ 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 teaching and/or performance videos.

+ Three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to [email protected] .

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

One-Year/Fixed-Term, renewable annually up to three years.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Inquiries about this position:

Dr. Miriam Webber, Associate Professor School of Music

Phone: 218-755-3997

Email: [email protected]

If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at [email protected] .

About

UNIVERSITY / COMMUNITY

WHY BEMIDJI:

It’s more than a job. It’s an opportunity for the extraordinary.

_On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota’s three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University offers opportunities for the extraordinary._

Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U.S. News & World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.

As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.

BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Northwest Technical College, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience — such as full access to BSU’s library and the ability to live in BSU’s on-campus resident housing.

For the first time, a joint strategic planning process will guide the future directions for both institutions. The schools are pursuing four shared strategic priorities: student success, the Nisidotaading initiative, northern distinction, and telling our story. These priorities will serve as the foundations for master planning processes for facilities, academic programs, fundraising, information technology, intercollegiate athletics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, among others.

The Nisidotaading initiative — named for an Ojibwe phrase meaning “building mutual understanding” — is creating a statewide center of excellence. It will develop communities of practice meant to help Minnesota State colleges and universities better educate their campus communities on historical trauma and lived experiences of their Indigenous populations, and how to most effectively guide Indigenous students toward their educational goals. In addition, BSU is the first university in the United States to expose all of its students to a course on Indigenous people before graduation.

Bemidji State University acknowledges that it is located on land and water that is the current and ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe and Dakota. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide, forced assimilation, and efforts to alienate the Indigenous inhabitants from their territory here. We honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land, retained tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural resilience. Indigenous people are spiritual and physical caretakers of this land to which we all belong. Bemidji State University respects these sacred lands, stands with the community members from these Nations, and will fight injustice in all its forms.

At Minnesota State, the work we do is more than just a job. In their pursuit of purpose, connection, and growth, our employees play a critical role on our campuses. They develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve the well-being and quality of life for our students and for all Minnesotans. Minnesota State is committed to equity and inclusion, and we invest in our employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **Unlock your potential through possibility.**

The City of Bemidji

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College lie amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota. Bemidji State occupies a wooded campus along the western shore of Lake Bemidji while Northwest Technical College lies just three miles east, near Bemidji’s robust industrial district.

The city sits between Minnesota’s three largest American Indian tribal nations: the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Red Lake Nation and the White Earth Nation. When settling the Bemidji area in 1750, the Ojibwe people named the lake Bemidjigamaag, which means “a lake with crossing waters” as the Mississippi River flows in from the south and exits on the east. Today, a city proper with a population of around 15,000 serves as a regional economic and cultural hub for about 100,000 Minnesotans.

Located just minutes away from a thriving downtown Bemidji, both the BSU and NTC campus communities have convenient access to affordable restaurants, fine-dining experiences, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores — including a natural foods co-op — city parks, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. Small, locally-owned shops and art sculptures line Bemidji's downtown streets, while national chains are also found in and around the area. The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows, restaurants offer weekly live music performances, the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits, and annual festivals bring the community together throughout the year.

Additionally, the North Woods setting means students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities available at their fingertips year-round. With more than 400 lakes — and a 240-acre research forest owned by BSU — within 25 miles of the city, there is easy access to kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, hunting, hiking, biking, foraging, fishing, and more. An expansive network of multi-use trail systems is available for running, cross-country skiing, single-track or fat-tire biking, and skijoring. Further, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lie just north of Bemidji at the Buena Vista Ski Area.

Bemidji is also near two of Minnesota’s 66 state parks: Lake Bemidji State Park, which sits along Lake Bemidji’s northern shore, and Itasca State Park, home to the majestic Mississippi River Headwaters. Both parks are popular recreational and camping destinations where locals and tourists gather for sailing, swimming, and fishing during the summer months, and skating, hockey, curling, and—yes—more fishing in the winter.

Of course, no tour of Bemidji is complete without a visit to — and a selfie with — its two most famous residents: the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and his trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox. The famed duo, which has greeted visitors to Bemidji since 1937, is on the National Register of Historic Places and was once ranked by Kodak as the second most-photographed statue in America.

For further information** About BSU (https://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/president/search/presidential-search-profile/about-bsu/) **visit our website at** **http://www.bemidjistate.edu** **.

**Review a "special report on how this former lumber town has rebuilt itself as a high-speed, regional center of enterprise" at** Bemidji 2.0 (http://tcbmag.com/news/articles/2017/february/bemidji-2-0)

Other Resources:

+ Visit Bemidji – https://www.visitbemidji.com/

+ 218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji – https://www.218relocate.com/

+ Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce – https://www.bemidji.org/

+ Explore Minnesota – https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidji

Statement of Notice

Bemidji State University prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Title IX Coordinator if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence.

Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1 , all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator.

Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Phone: (218) 755-2502

1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601

_Bemidji State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service._

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.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2026

Position End Date:

05-11-2027

Open Date:

01-05-2026

Close Date:

02-04-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Teresa Kay Vincent Hanson

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]