Assistant Professor of Composition

Position InformationPosition InformationPosition Title Assistant Professor of CompositionPosition Type FacultyPosition NumberFTE1.0Secondary Employment Status Tenure EligibleBenefits Eligible? YesJob Summary/Basic FunctionConcordia College (Moorhead, MN) invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Music Composition. The successful candidate will teach private composition lessons, courses in music technology and in the core musicianship area (i.e. music theory, aural skills).Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D or DMA in music composition ( ABD considered)Demonstrated success in collegiate teaching in music theory/compositionFluency in area(s) of music technology (electronic media, interactive music, film/television scoring, gaming, sound design etc.)Demonstrated experience guiding composers of diverse styles/interestsPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching advanced courses in the composition/music curriculum (Counterpoint, Critical Analysis, Orchestration, Technology Capstone, etc.)Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse populationsExperience working with MaxMSPPosition Summary:Primary responsibilities include teaching composition lessons, courses in music technology, and courses in the core theory/musicianship sequence. Additional responsibilities may also include other courses in the candidate’s secondary area(s) of interest. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and assume an active role in the recruitment, advisement, and retention of music students. Expectations include maintaining consistent creative activity and contributing service to the college.Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives in order to imagine, examine, and implement possibilities for individual and communal thriving both inside and outside the Department of Music.Application InstructionsApplications may be submitted online at: https://hr.cord.edu . In addition to the online application, please submit:a cover lettercurriculum vitaeteaching philosophycontact information for three referenceseasily accessible web links to three work samples.Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.Concordia College is NASM accredited and the Music Department is thriving and growing with nearly 200 music majors. It is the largest single department on campus, with more than 30 faculty and more than 1/4 of the entire student body participating in the campus vocal and instrumental ensembles. Students interested in composition can pursue their studies through either a Bachelor of Music degree in composition or a Bachelor Arts degree in music. There are currently 17 students majoring in composition at Concordia pursuing a wide variety of styles and interests. Composition students receive individualized instruction through private lessons, engage in weekly seminar discussions, and regularly hear their works brought to life in student composition recitals and large-ensemble readings. Concordia also supports innovation in music technology through its annual Circuit 721 concert series, which highlights electroacoustic music from prominent composers (including faculty and alumni).Concordia College is a private, co-educational, baccalaureate liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that prepares its students to become responsible leaders in the global society. It is located in the Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND) area, a growing metropolitan area of 235,000, consistently ranked among the nation’s most livable cities. Fargo-Moorhead’s thriving cultural scene is home to a variety of professional arts organizations including its own opera, ballet, and theatre companies, symphony orchestra, film festival, and art museums and galleries. Please visit our College website at http://www.concordiacollege.edu for more information about the college and the music program.For more information about this position and to apply, please visit http://hr.cord.edu . Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. A criminal background check will be completed before hire. If you have further questions please contact Dr. Doug Harbin, Search Committee Chair, dharbin@cord.edu.Minimum QualificationsPh.D or DMA in music composition ( ABD considered)Demonstrated success in collegiate teaching in music theory/compositionFluency in area(s) of music technology (electronic media, interactive music, film/television scoring, gaming, sound design etc.)Demonstrated experience guiding composers of diverse styles/interestsPreferred QualificationsExperience teaching advanced courses in the composition/music curriculum (Counterpoint, Critical Analysis, Orchestration, Technology Capstone, etc.)Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse populationsExperience working with MaxMSPPosition Opening Date 10/17/2025Open Until Filled YesScreening Begins 12/01/2025BenefitsConcordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package: Health Insurance Flexible Savings Account Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Preventative Chiropractic Program Retirement Plan Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only) Life Insurance (full-time only) Short-Term Disability Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year Paid parental leave Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages. Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC - TEP , ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc. Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus ridesSalary – $54,000 – $60,000 annuallyThe final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position’s requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.EEO/AA StatementConcordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.Special Instructions to ApplicantsWork Authorization:Concordia College does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of employment without the need for employer sponsorship.Employment Contingencies Background CheckLocation Moorhead