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Working Title:
Music Community College Faculty
Institution:
North Hennepin Community College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Brooklyn Park
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Job Description
North Hennepin Community College, one of the most diverse and vibrant two-year colleges in Minnesota, is accepting applications for a fixed-term, full-time Music Faculty position for a two-year (2) term.
The Music Department at NHCC seeks an innovative Music instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching. Candidates will desire to become part of a creative, energetic, student-centered academic department. Faculty members work as a team to consistently deliver content to students interested in pursuing their AFA in Music along with offering survey music classes, large ensembles, and private group and individual lessons. See more information at: NHCC Associate of Fine Arts in Music Program (https://www.nhcc.edu/academics/degree-pathways/creative-arts-and-design-and-global-and-cultural-studies/music-afa) .
The successful candidate will:
Be dedicated to excellence in teaching and have the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.
Be committed to student success and persistence.
Teach with an inclusive and equity-minded approach.
Teach a broad spectrum of music courses.
Teach in-person as well as alternative delivery modes, including but not limited to asynchronous online and hybrid formats.
Develop and revise instructional and assessment materials.
Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes.
Participate in department, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings.
Maintain continued professional development in Music as well as in the areas of teaching and learning.
Be flexible to teach during day, evening, and weekends.
Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement. Entry-level range is $51,303 - $94,542 for a nine-month academic year, plus excellent benefits.
Full-time, unlimited faculty work 171 days during a nine-month academic year and receive excellent benefits, including health insurance (95% employer paid single premium or 90% employer paid family premium); life insurance; optional dental, short-and long-term disability and long-term care insurance; paid personal and sick leave; defined benefits and defined contribution (401(a) retirement plans); tuition waiver for employees and dependents; and optional 457 and 403(b) retirement savings plans.
Under the collective bargaining agreement with the Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF), new faculty to the system receive a salary placement based on education and related experience after accepting a job offer. The maximum salary at hire is $94,542 per academic year, depending on education and experience. For the most current information on Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF), please visit: https://www.mscfmn.org/about
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree with a major in Music, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in Music.
Preferred Qualification
Experience as primary vocal instructor teaching a variety of college-level music courses, including vocal instruction for both beginning and advanced students.
At least two years' experience conducting both auditioned and non-auditioned choral ensembles.
Credibility as a performing artist.
Experience teaching undergraduates in a community college setting.
Evidence of commitment to student success and persistence.
Experience with learner outcomes assessment and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, multi-lingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students.
Experience serving diverse and historically underserved populations.
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Working knowledge of alternative instructional techniques and delivery methods such as online education, education platforms (D2L Brightspace), active learning strategies, music production, etc.
Flexibility to teach daytime, evening, and weekend classes.
Other Requirements
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:
Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position.
Teaching Philosophy Statement (no more than two (2) pages)
Current curriculum vita or resume.
Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution's name/logo are required. We are not able to accept copy/paste Word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports.
If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
Applicants with degrees from non-U.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire.
Telework
No
The College:
North Hennepin Community College serves approximately 10,000 students and is located in the urban community of Brooklyn Park, MN, which is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. NHCC is one of the most diverse colleges in Minnesota, with over 50% of our students coming from communities of color. The college offers dozens of two-year degrees and certificate programs, many of which lead to baccalaureate programs.
Our campus community demonstrates a strong commitment to our mission: engaging students, changing lives . We focus on creating opportunities for our students to achieve their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world. To accomplish this mission, North Hennepin strives to hire employees who are committed to diversity, inclusion, trust, and integrity, with an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our students. North Hennepin fosters inclusiveness through collaboration among our diverse community of scholars and believes that differing perspectives, experiences, and cultures enrich our community. Working together, we strive to deliver the best educational experience for our students. Furthermore, North Hennepin Community College is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-19-2026
Position End Date:
05-19-2028
Open Date:
02-17-2026
Close Date:
03-18-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Michelle Lynn Kiffmeyer
Posting Contact Email:
michelle.kiffmeyer@nhcc.edu
