Director of Instrumental Activities and Wind Symphony Conductor Full Time Faculty Appointment tenure track
Director of Instrumental Activities and Wind Symphony Conductor Full Time Faculty Appointment tenure track
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$ 55599 - 70043
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Job Description
Job Summary
Fulltime tenuretrack faculty position at the Assistant Professor level conducting the Wind Symphony and teaching a variety of courses.
The range for an Assistant Professor is $55599 $70043.
Responsibilities
Conduct the Bethel University Wind Symphony an ensemble that includes music majors and nonmajors from across the university
Serve as the departments Director of Instrumental Activities
Teach a variety of courses and/or oversee the Music Education program depending on the candidates expertise and department needs; courses may include Music Theory Introduction to Creative Arts Instrumentation Conducting Music History methods courses and/or a January musical or opera
Participate in departmental activities including planning for the Festival of Christmas and various concerts in the fall and spring
Recruit students to the Wind Symphony regardless of major
Recruit instrumental majors to the department
Travel with the ensemble on annual tours
Evaluate applicants for music scholarships
Actively support the Universitys commitment to its Christian values and liberal arts education
Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline
Skills
Strong knowledge of wind brass and percussion methods
Ability to teach history theory or other auxiliary courses
Exceptional conducting and concert programming skills
Ability to assist in hiring and management of adjunct instrumental music lessons faculty
Experience
- Experience as primary conductor of a concert wind or similar ensemble required
- Experience teaching or serving as a teaching assistant of a history theory music appreciation or other academic music class required
- Experience in Music Education preferred
Education
- Masters Degree in Instrumental Conducting Music Education or a related field is required; Doctorate in Instrumental Conducting Music Education or a related field is preferred.
Additional Information
Compensation:
The range for an Assistant Professor is $55599 $70043
Position open:
August 2025
Additional Information:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Questions
Academic Affairs
College of Arts & Sciences
Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul MN 55112
651.638.6804
Benefits
Bethel offerings meaningful benefits including health insurance retirement plans and a generous time off package.
Bethel seeks to recruit retain support and develop a diverse workforce that contributes to our educational and Christcentered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in Gods kingdom through a variety of ethnicities cultures and lived experiences.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring.
Bethel University is a leader in Christcentered higher education with approximately 5000 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate graduate seminary and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul Minnesota Bethel offers bachelors and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroombased and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in lifelong service to God and the world.
Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race color national origin sex disability age marital status genetic information veteran status familial status and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
