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Music Faculty Openings.

Trumpet:  North Dakota State University invites applications for a position in studio trumpet—full time, starting August 15, 2008.  The position is open due to a late resignation, and, depending on the applicant pool, may be offered as a tenure-track appointment with appropriate rank based on qualifications and experience, or as a one-year visiting appointment.  NDSU offers bachelor’s degrees in performance, music education, and liberal studies; Master of Music degrees in performance, conducting, and music education; and D.M.A. degrees in performance and conducting.  NDSU’s trumpet studio is quite strong, and contains both undergraduate and graduate students.  NDSU is located in Fargo, the region’s largest fine arts community, where auditioned performance experiences include the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, the Fargo-Moorhead Opera, the Jazz Arts Big Band, and numerous other opportunities. 

Position Description:  (1) Teach studio trumpet, related classes, and chamber ensembles, (2) Teach/perform/contribute in ancillary areas of the successful candidate’s expertise and departmental need,  (3) Contribute as a full faculty member in music with typical recruitment, research/creative, and service expectations.

Rank:  Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, tenure-track; or Visiting Instructor, one-year appointment.

Salary:  Dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications: 

1.  Doctorate in trumpet performance for tenure-track appointment; “ABD” acceptable for initial appointment at the rank of Instructor. Master’s degree required for one-year appointment.

2.  Outstanding trumpet performance and teaching abilities.

3.  Proven ability to interact collegially and effectively with a variety of constituencies; excellent communication skills.

4.  Proven ability or potential to recruit effectively and maintain a high- quality applied studio.

Preferred:  Versatility in additional areas, which may include ensemble conducting, jazz, music education, technology/computer applications, and/or other ancillary skills and abilities.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and applications received by May 9 will receive complete consideration.  The position is open until filled, but interviews are expected in May and an appointment will likely be made by June 1.  To apply, send letter specifically addressing above duties and qualifications, résumé, academic transcripts (copies acceptable), and recent performance DVD’s and/or CD’s.  Include contact information for at least four current professional references.  Further materials may be requested later.   Send electronically to: ej.miller@ndsu.edu or to John Miller, Director, NDSU Fine Arts, Box 5691, Fargo, ND 58105.  Telephone or Email inquiries/nominations:  ej.miller@ndsu.edu, or 701-231-7932. NDSU is an equal Opportunity Institution.

Theatre Faculty Openings.

Guest Scenic Designer/Teacher: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, United States

Three one-semester positions--; one for Spring semester 2008, one for Fall semester, 2008, one for Spring semester 2009.  Successful candidates will teach technical theatre and design classes, and will design scenery for one production (Spring '08: for Floyd Collins).  Excellent opportunities for recent MFA’s in theatre design.  Salary plus housing and benefits options available.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received; positions are open until filled.  Send letter addressing above duties and qualifications, professional résumé, academic transcripts (copies acceptable), contact information (including email addresses) for at least four professional references, and a digital portfolio or URL pointing to web-based materials.  Send to Guest Designer Search, NDSU Fine Arts, Box 5691 , NDSU, Fargo , ND 58104 .  Inquiries or nominations welcome:  ej.miller@ndsu.edu or 701-231-7932.

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North Dakota State University
Department of Theatre Arts

NDSU Theatre Arts has 55 undergraduate majors and six full-time faculty members, and offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in performance and technical theatre.  The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.  Little Country Theatre, with its newly renovated facilities, is the producing arm of the department, and typically offers four productions per year.  Performance spaces available include a 385-seat proscenium theatre, a 125-seat capacity black box, and a 1,000-seat concert hall for musicals.

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