University of North Dakota
Teaching Assistant Professor, Music, Assistant Director of Bands
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
Salary/Position Classification
$59,000+ Contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position The Department of Music at the University of North Dakota is seeking an engaged and dynamic full-time, benefitted Teaching Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Athletic Bands/Assistant Director of Bands. The position begins July 1, 2026 and is contingent upon availability of funding.
The mission of the University of North Dakota Department of Music is to inspire our students and community through education, performance, scholarship, and human relationships in music. The professional and liberal arts degrees of the Department of Music provide rigorous courses of study that cultivate the highest degree of artistry, innovative teaching, professionalism, and critical inquiry. The University of North Dakota is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as havingveryhigh research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrollsnearly 16,000students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will receive a contract that allocates 90% towards teaching and 10% to service.
As Director of Athletic Bands, the successful candidate will lead the Pride of the North Marching Band including selection of music, writing of halftime show(s), overseeing the athletic band budget, managing four ¼ time assistants, overseeing the men’s hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and volleyball bands including the direction of twenty‑two non‑football games, and other duties associated with athletic bands.
As Assistant Director of Bands, the successful candidate will oversee the UND Jazz program including direction of the One O‘clock Jazz Ensemble, the university’s premiere jazz band. This will include the audition of members, selection of music, rehearsing the ensemble, and presenting four concerts per year.
All faculty are expected to contribute to service within the department, college, university, and community and to participate in the department’s recruitment and outreach initiatives. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
Required Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Music
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in music completed by June 1, 2026
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
DMA, PhD, or ABD completed by June 1, 2026
Experience directing marching and athletic bands
Experience directing jazz ensembles
Experience performing jazz
Experience in diverse programming
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
11/16/2025
and include the following materials:
Letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Video examples of marching band performances and/or rehearsals
Video examples of jazz performances and/or rehearsals
Unofficial academic transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is open until filled.
Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. James Popejoy at (james.popejoy@und.edu).
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$59,000+ Contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position The Department of Music at the University of North Dakota is seeking an engaged and dynamic full-time, benefitted Teaching Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Athletic Bands/Assistant Director of Bands. The position begins July 1, 2026 and is contingent upon availability of funding.
The mission of the University of North Dakota Department of Music is to inspire our students and community through education, performance, scholarship, and human relationships in music. The professional and liberal arts degrees of the Department of Music provide rigorous courses of study that cultivate the highest degree of artistry, innovative teaching, professionalism, and critical inquiry. The University of North Dakota is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as havingveryhigh research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrollsnearly 16,000students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will receive a contract that allocates 90% towards teaching and 10% to service.
As Director of Athletic Bands, the successful candidate will lead the Pride of the North Marching Band including selection of music, writing of halftime show(s), overseeing the athletic band budget, managing four ¼ time assistants, overseeing the men’s hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and volleyball bands including the direction of twenty‑two non‑football games, and other duties associated with athletic bands.
As Assistant Director of Bands, the successful candidate will oversee the UND Jazz program including direction of the One O‘clock Jazz Ensemble, the university’s premiere jazz band. This will include the audition of members, selection of music, rehearsing the ensemble, and presenting four concerts per year.
All faculty are expected to contribute to service within the department, college, university, and community and to participate in the department’s recruitment and outreach initiatives. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
Required Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Music
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in music completed by June 1, 2026
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
DMA, PhD, or ABD completed by June 1, 2026
Experience directing marching and athletic bands
Experience directing jazz ensembles
Experience performing jazz
Experience in diverse programming
To Apply To assure full consideration, applications must be received by
11/16/2025
and include the following materials:
Letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Video examples of marching band performances and/or rehearsals
Video examples of jazz performances and/or rehearsals
Unofficial academic transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is open until filled.
Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. James Popejoy at (james.popejoy@und.edu).
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