Concordia College
Assistant Professor of Percussion
Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, 56563
Overview
Assistant Professor of Percussion – Concordia College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position starting August 2026. The department is NASM accredited and the largest unit on campus, with extensive activity in vocal and instrumental lessons and ensembles. Responsibilities
Lead the percussion studio for music majors and non-majors, including graduate and undergraduate students, with responsibilities in recruiting and guiding students toward competitive success in the field. Teach percussion lessons, percussion techniques, and jazz and commercial drum set. Coach percussion chamber music and conduct marimba choir and percussion ensemble. Oversee the growth and development of the Concordia Drumline. Promote innovative and inclusive practices in programming, instruction, and recruitment within the studio, department, and college. Qualifications
Minimum: Doctoral degree in percussion performance; at least three years of university teaching; national/international reputation as a percussionist; expertise in marimba, Latin/world percussion, jazz/commercial drum set, and general percussion. Preferred: Experience composing and arranging for marimba choir; experience teaching graduate students. Position Details
Position Type: Faculty FTE: 1.0 Review of applications will begin December 8th; position opening date 11/04/2025; open until filled with screening beginning 12/08/2025. Location: Moorhead, Minnesota Applications Materials
Required: cover letter, resume/vita, letters from three references, a statement of teaching philosophy and approach (approximately 500 words), and accessible web links to video excerpts of solo percussion performance (20–30 minutes total) and a video of one-on-one teaching (10–20 minutes). Submit web links in a single document as “Other Document.” Salary and Benefits
Salary – $56,000–$65,500 annually. Concordia College offers a competitive total compensation package including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, paid holidays, parental leave, and tuition discounts for employees and dependents, among others. Equal Opportunity
Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. A criminal background check will be required. For questions, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Peter Haberman, at phaberma@cord.edu. Supplemental Information
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter List of References Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Other Document Multimedia Link (Optional) Connect with Us – Concordia Language Villages. Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college.
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Assistant Professor of Percussion – Concordia College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position starting August 2026. The department is NASM accredited and the largest unit on campus, with extensive activity in vocal and instrumental lessons and ensembles. Responsibilities
Lead the percussion studio for music majors and non-majors, including graduate and undergraduate students, with responsibilities in recruiting and guiding students toward competitive success in the field. Teach percussion lessons, percussion techniques, and jazz and commercial drum set. Coach percussion chamber music and conduct marimba choir and percussion ensemble. Oversee the growth and development of the Concordia Drumline. Promote innovative and inclusive practices in programming, instruction, and recruitment within the studio, department, and college. Qualifications
Minimum: Doctoral degree in percussion performance; at least three years of university teaching; national/international reputation as a percussionist; expertise in marimba, Latin/world percussion, jazz/commercial drum set, and general percussion. Preferred: Experience composing and arranging for marimba choir; experience teaching graduate students. Position Details
Position Type: Faculty FTE: 1.0 Review of applications will begin December 8th; position opening date 11/04/2025; open until filled with screening beginning 12/08/2025. Location: Moorhead, Minnesota Applications Materials
Required: cover letter, resume/vita, letters from three references, a statement of teaching philosophy and approach (approximately 500 words), and accessible web links to video excerpts of solo percussion performance (20–30 minutes total) and a video of one-on-one teaching (10–20 minutes). Submit web links in a single document as “Other Document.” Salary and Benefits
Salary – $56,000–$65,500 annually. Concordia College offers a competitive total compensation package including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, paid holidays, parental leave, and tuition discounts for employees and dependents, among others. Equal Opportunity
Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. A criminal background check will be required. For questions, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Peter Haberman, at phaberma@cord.edu. Supplemental Information
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter List of References Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Other Document Multimedia Link (Optional) Connect with Us – Concordia Language Villages. Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college.
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