Assistant Professor of Music - Clarinet (Tenure Eligible)

Luther College seeks an Assistant Professor of Music-Clarinet to contribute to our commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research/performance, and community service for a tenure-eligible position to begin Fall 2025. Primary teaching responsibilities include applied clarinet lessons, single reed methods (clarinet/saxophone), and theory and aural skills courses. We seek candidates with the ability and interest in teaching six course equivalents per year spread over fall, January, and spring terms. We welcome applicants who have some saxophone teaching and playing experience as well as those with ability to teach in Luther College’s signature core curriculum. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach courses in the applicant’s area of expertise according to the needs of the college. 

Candidates with broad experience in performing and teaching in a variety of musical styles are particularly encouraged to apply. This position primarily serves the Music program but also engages with Music Education and Core Curriculum.

Applicants should hold a doctorate in music by August 2025 (preferred). ABD candidates may be considered. Demonstrated experience teaching applied clarinet lessons and theory/aural skills (preferably at the undergraduate level) is required. The successful candidate will communicate knowledge of and interest in teaching at Luther College. Candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in college teaching and effectiveness in mentoring undergraduates, as well as promising scholarly and creative interests compatible with undergraduate education.

Luther College is located in rural Northeast Iowa, a regional hub for outdoor recreation in the vibrant and scenic Driftless region, containing two nationally recognized healthcare systems, top ranked schools, business, agriculture, specialty retail, dining and tourism. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within a three-hour driving distance include Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and Madison, WI. We are an easy drive to La Crosse, WI, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA, and Rochester, MN, home of Mayo Clinic.

At Luther College, inclusion and belonging are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. Strong candidates will have experience and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to structural barriers that limit access to educational opportunities. As a liberal arts college, all Luther College music faculty routinely teach music and music education majors as well as non-majors. 

With support from departmental colleagues and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, the successful candidate will participate in the core curriculum, engage in program development, student recruitment and advising. Departmental and college service, professional development activities that support teaching or research interests, and the pursuit of research that involves undergraduate students are all aspects of working at Luther College.

Apply: For full consideration, applications should be received by March 18, 2025, though the position remains open until filled. Campus interviews are planned for May 5-9, 2025. Apply for this position at https://www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers. Applicants’ dossier should include:

• Cover letter, describing your interest in the position at Luther College as articulated in this position description and documenting your training and experience appropriate to the position.
• Curriculum vitae, highlighting your performing and teaching experience. 
• Links to video recordings of 3-4 recent performances, no more than 20 minutes total.
• Links to video recordings of lessons with two different students.
• Teaching statement, including how you would approach teaching students from a variety of majors and backgrounds, your experience in, commitment to, and vision for inclusion and belonging through your work and student engagement, and how your teaching would contribute to a liberal arts education.
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three references (name, affiliation, email and phone). References will only be contacted for those candidates invited for a campus visit with prior notification to the candidate.

The current salary range for assistant professors with 0-5 years of experience is $52,000–$58,000 (academic year salary); placement on scale is dependent on credentials and applicable experience. Additional opportunities are available (start-up funds, summer teaching, summer undergraduate research, grant research, administrative duties, etc.).

Inquiries about the position may be directed to John Cord, Search Chair, Department of Music, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101; email: cordjo01@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to hr@luther.edu.

Salary : $52,000 - $58,000