Assistant Professor of Clarinet

Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clarinet . The successful candidate will lead the clarinet studio (both music majors and non-majors), teach applied clarinet lessons, clarinet literature/pedagogy, woodwind techniques, clarinet choir, and coach chamber music. Additional responsibilities may include fundamental musicianship (i.e., music theory, ear training), jazz, musicology/ethnomusicology, and/or other areas of the candidate’s interest and departmental need. 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. This includes promoting diversity and inclusive practices in programming, instruction, and recruitment. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in clarinet performance Demonstrated excellence as a clarinet performer Demonstrated success in teaching applied clarinet at the undergraduate level Evidence of strong interpersonal and collaborative skills as a performer, teacher, and colleague Demonstrated success in the recruitment of music majors and non-majors to a collegiate music program and/or clarinet studio Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree (or ABD) in clarinet performance Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse populations At least three years of university teaching Concordia College is NASM accredited, and the Music Department enjoys a thriving and growing student population with nearly 200 music majors (music education, performance, and composition), due in part to its excellent reputation throughout the region. The department is the single largest on campus, with more than 30 faculty and over 1/4 of the entire student body participating in vocal and instrumental lessons and ensembles. Many graduates pursue careers in music education, where the post-graduation employment rate is extremely high, while others pursue graduate degrees at leading national institutions and/or careers in performing or creative activity. The instrumental music program includes three concert bands, two orchestras, three jazz bands and a combo, chamber ensembles, and a number of other opportunities for students to engage with music as part of their undergraduate experience. In addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees, the department also offers a Master of Music in Music Education. 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 website at www.concordiacollege.edu for more information about the college and the music program. Applications may be submitted online at: cord.edu/careers . In addition to the online application, other required application materials include: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Teaching Philosophy Contact Information for Three Professional References Easily accessible web links to two performance videos and one teaching video (submitted as Other Documents). Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Note: international work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For more information about this position and to apply, please visit cord.edu/careers . 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. Jennifer Hawkinson, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].