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Job ID358531 LocationDuluth Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9403 Employee ClassInstr Fac/UEA About the Job Position Description: The University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Music invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor - Director of Choral Activities to begin August 19, 2024. Duluth hosts a growing and thriving arts community in a landscape that balances small-town feel with big-city opportunities. As Director of Choral Activities, you will teach undergraduate courses, conduct research, advise students, and serve the college, campus, university, discipline, and local community. Additional responsibilities include coordinating departmental programs and curriculum development. Details: Start date: August 19, 2024 Salary range: 52 - 57k with relocation expenses Location: Benefits include a retirement plan with a generous employer match, low-cost medical and dental plan options, and an employee assistance program. See the Benefits section below. Specific duties will be to conduct primary and secondary choral ensembles, instruct choral conducting and methods classes, advanced choral literature classes, and other courses in their area of expertise to a diverse group of undergraduate students as assigned by the department head. Preference will be given to those who have experience teaching ear training and applied voice in a variety of genres. Additionally, this individual will coordinate outreach, recruiting, and honor choir events. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Music (DMA, DA, PhD, EdD) from a nationally accredited institution. The doctorate must be completed no later than August 19, 2024. Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in a public or private school Minimum of two years postsecondary teaching experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral Degree in Choral Conducting from a nationally accredited institution. Minimum of three years full-time secondary school choral teaching experience Two or more years postsecondary choral teaching experience Record of success teaching choral pedagogy in postsecondary institutions Knowledge of healthy singing techniques Keyboard/accompanying skills Record of success recruiting students for choral music programs Experience coordinating honor choir events Evidence of scholarly/creative activities in choral performance, including publications in nationally recognized peer-reviewed journals About the Department The Department of Music is housed within UMD's College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The University of Minnesota Duluth is located in northeastern Minnesota at the tip of Lake Superior, approximately 160 miles north of Minneapolis. The Department of Music comprises 120 undergraduate majors, offering Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music Degrees. Music students and faculty play a leading role in offering cultural and artistic enrichment to the campus, community, and upper Midwest area through outreach and scholarly/creative activities. Ensembles include Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensembles, University Singers, Chamber Singers, Concert Chorale and Vocal Jazz. The UMD Music programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. For more information about the department and its programs please see How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To apply, go to and search for job opening 358531. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Complete applications must include: Letter of application Current Curriculum Vitae/resume Contact information for th ee professional references Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Equity and Diversity Unofficial transcript(s) (official transcripts will be required at time of interview) Links to 2-3 current conducting video recordings including both performances and rehearsals. A high-quality video file of recent ensemble conducting may be required at a later date. Completed online applications will be considered beginning December 9, 2023. This position will remain open until filled. Please send any inquiries to: David Edmund 1201 Ordean Ct. 226 Humanities Duluth, MN 55812 Ph: 218-726-8499 e-mail: dcedmund@d.umn.edu To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity The University of Minnesota Duluth values justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as crucial to achieving excellence. We are dedicated to the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty to maintain the excellence of the Department, College, and University, and to offer students interdisciplinary perspectives and varied ways of knowing and learning. We strongly encourage scholars who are women, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, Black, Latin American, Asian American, Hawaiian/Island Pacific, or mixed race, and scholars with disabilities to apply. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote intercultural understanding with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact MSRS or PERA for any eligibility limitations. Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes prohibited on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds and University vehicles. About the U of M University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.