Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Instrumental

Position Information

Are you passionate about music, the performing arts, and helping students develop their musical talents? Bismarck State College is seeking an engaging and student-focused Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Instrumental to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys blending musical instruction, instrumental ensemble leadership, and mentorship to support student success.

What Youll Do

Bismarck State College is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Assistant Teaching Professor of Music - Instrumental - to join our faculty. The successful candidate will support student success by directing ensembles, preparing music for BSC events, and recruiting students for performance ensembles.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Directing instrumental ensembles, including Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Pep Band
• Preparing music for BSC events
• Recruiting students for performance ensembles
• May also include teaching courses such as Music Theory I & II, Aural Skills I & II, Applied Lessons, Music Appreciation, and World Music
• Facilitating State and Regional music festivals
• Participation in professional organizations such as NDMEA
• Assessing students
• Committee work
• Coordination with ensemble instructors
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Division Dean

What Were Looking For:

Were looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strong communication skills, a passion for student success, and a commitment to academic excellence.

Starting Date: August 17, 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Appropriate music-related masters degree
• Demonstrated successful experience with conducting concert bands or other large ensembles
• Documented successful experience with private music lessons
• Documented successful experience with recruiting collegiate students
• Documented successful directing of the pep band
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to work as a team member
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email, electronic calendar - Outlook)
• Creative in using a variety of teaching resources, media, and instructional technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA)
• Experience with distance delivery of courses
• College teaching experience
• Active member in a state organization such as NDMEA
• Experience with community and school outreach for music
• Experience with a wide range of repertoire (i.e., classical, contemporary, multicultural, etc.)
• Experience with concert planning, budgeting, and event coordination

BENEFITS:

• Full-Time, special non-tenure-track position. Competitive salary based on directly related experience and education.
• 9 months: $61,168 - $66,168 (Masters)
• Comprehensive fringe benefit package to include TIAA retirement plan
• 100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount.
• For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/
• To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator
• Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate music-related masters degree
• Demonstrated successful experience with conducting concert bands or other large ensembles
• Documented successful experience with private music lessons
• Documented successful experience with recruiting collegiate students
• Documented successful experience directing pep band
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to work as a team member
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email, & electronic calendar - Outlook)
• Creative in using a variety of teaching resources, media, and instructional technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DMA)
• Experience with distance delivery of courses
• College teaching experience
• Active member in a state organization such as NDMEA
• Experience with community and school outreach for music
• Experience with a wide range of repertoire (i.e., classical, contemporary, multicultural, etc.)

Experience with concert planning, budgeting, and event coordination

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

If you're ready to help students turn their passion for music into meaningful careers, we'd love to hear from you! To be considered by the search committee, thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriate Assistant Dean of HAS (Humanities, Arts, & Sciences).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships.

BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information or assistance, contact the Human Resources Department at

Human Resources

Meadowlark Building

PO Box 5587

1700 Schafer St.

Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

701-224-5531

bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice).

For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.