Assistant Teaching Professor of Music – Choral

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Job ID: 2959289

Location: Bismarck

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Position Information

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

What You’ll Do
Bismarck State College is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Assistant Teaching Professor of Music to join our faculty. The successful candidate will support student success by directing choral activities, the BSC Concert Choir and Chamber Choirs, choral conducting, and preparing music events for BSC events.

Additional responsibilities include:

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Teaching Music Theory I & II, Aural Skills I & II, Applied Voice Lessons, Music Appreciation, World Music
  • Facilitating State and Regional music festivals or other areas of expertise or interest
  • Participating in professional organizations such as NDMEA or ACDA
  • Assessing students
  • Committee work
  • Coordinating with accompanists for rehearsals and performances
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Dean

What We’re Looking For;
We’re 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:

  • Master’s degree in Music, Choral Directing, or other related field
  • Documented successful experience with teaching choral music
  • Documented successful experience with private music lessons
  • Documented successful experience with recruiting collegiate students
  • Documented successful teaching experience
  • Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to work as a team member
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in planning and executing concerts
  • 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
  • Active member in ACDA or 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 (Master’s)

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

How to apply

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
[email protected]

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 applicant’s 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.