Visiting Assistant Professor, Music

The Department of Music, Film, and Creative Enterprise at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a one-year position in instrumental music education. This is a non-tenure track position for the 2026-2027 academic year with a preferred start date of August 1, 2026.

We seek an engaged colleague with demonstrated expertise in conducting and music education to serve as Visiting Assistant Professor in instrumental music education. Teaching responsibilities for this position include direction of the university’s Symphonic Band in collaboration with the Director of Bands. Other teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate instrumental conducting, music education methods, advising of master’s projects, or other courses according to the candidate’s expertise. An active agenda of professional engagement in the field is expected. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience and aspirations for an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive learning environment.

About the Department of Music, Film, and Creative Enterprise

The Department of Music, Film, and Creative Enterprise is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences on the University of St. Thomas’s St. Paul campus. Music degree options include the BM in Music Education, BM in Music Performance, BA in Music, BA in Music Business, MA in Music Education, MA in Teaching, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Music Education. Learn more about the Music programs and curricula here.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. The Twin Cities is a vibrant hub for music and the arts. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000.

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

• DMA (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in instrumental conducting or PhD or EdD (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in instrumental music education, or alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion will also be considered.
• Minimum five years of band directing experience at the high school and/or collegiate level.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in the candidate’s area of specialization; special consideration will be given to candidates who have expertise in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in music education, conducting, and others as needed by the department.
   

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae
• 20 minutes of combined video with camera facing applicant – video to show conducting and teaching (This video must be impeded in a word doc and uploaded to the system) 
• Repertoire list from the past two years
• A statement that discusses the candidate’s philosophy of teaching and commitment to the university’s mission and convictions.  Information on the St. Thomas mission and convictions can be found here.

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• Complete the required voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms
   

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your instrumental ensemble conducing and/or instrumental music education.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process
• Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation.

All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.

Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2026, for full consideration and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Bruce Gleason at

bpgleason@stthomas.edu