Assistant Professor - Music

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Apr 04, 2025

Position Title:	Assistant Professor - Music
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	33505 - Music
Advertised Salary:	$61,000 to $65,500 Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.
Benefits:	Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Faculty Health Benefit Plans
FLSA:	Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
Union Group:	Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)
Term of Position:	9 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	Just Cause
Summary of Position:	* Assistant Professor - Music - Full time 9-month tenure-track position. * Although there is no music major program at Ferris State University, Instrumental Music at Ferris has a proud history of more than 115 years on campus and in the greater community surrounding Big Rapids, Michigan. * The primary responsibilities of this position include directing the University-Community Concert Band and the Jazz Band, and also assisting with the Athletic Bands. * Additional teaching responsibilities may include one or more of the following: Symphony Band, Beginning Class Piano, Music Fundamentals (pre-Music Theory), and/or Music Appreciation-type course(s). * Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment * The start date for this position is August 2025.
Position Type:	Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education:	* Master's degree (with completion by August 1, 2025) in a field of Music, with specialization in Concert Band and/or Jazz Band.
Required Work Experience:	* Demonstrated successful experience as a high school, college, or university instrumental music teacher with experience in directing Concert Band, Jazz Band and Athletic Bands. * The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence and strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing them to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:	Office Environment Bending Carrying Inclement Weather Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Heights Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	* Preferred terminal degree in Instrumental Music with specialization in Concert Band and/or Jazz Band. * Experience working with college students in a non-music-major setting. * Experience working with Community Member musicians.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	* The primary responsibilities of this position include conducting the University - Community Concert Band, the Jazz Band, and also assisting with the Athletic Bands. * Additional teaching responsibilities may include one or more of the following: Symphony Band, Beginning Class Piano, Music Fundamentals (pre-Music Theory), and/or Music Appreciation-type course(s). * Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. * Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. * Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which include; advising students, orientation, registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance, (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). * Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment. * Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:	* Ability to lead large and small group rehearsals. * Strong organizational skills. * Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Strong interpersonal communication skills. * Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcript 1 Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): * Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of all graduate-level degrees in Music. Transcripts must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. * Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript of all graduate-level degrees in Music. Transcripts must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
Initial Application Review Date:	April 18, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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