Affiliate Faculty, Applied Bassoon

Regis-University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 500 - 560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Paid sick leave

Recital/performance opportunities

Job summary

Regis University invites applications for a bassoon instructor to teach the bassoon studio beginning November 2026. The role involves teaching a wide range of bassoon students and supporting recruitment, recital preparation, and performance classes within the Music Program.

The candidate should have a Master of Music with performance specialization (or equivalent) and will be evaluated on teaching ability, ensemble participation, and contributions to the music program and minor.

Qualifications

• Master of Music with appropriate performance specialty required.
• Ability to teach bassoon to varied levels.
• Experience in recruiting music students and recital preparation.

Responsibilities

• Teach bassoon studio with a weekly 30‑minute lesson per student.
• Support recruitment and recital preparation for music major/minor.
• Coordinate with program for student performances and recitals.

Skills

Bassoon performance

Teaching

Student recruitment

Education

Master of Music

Doctoral degree (DMA/PhD)

Job description

Working at Regis UniversityAs Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?Job Summary:The Regis University Department of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking a creative and flexible individual with strong teaching and performance skills to teach for the bassoon studio beginning November 2026. Number of students varies.Major Duties and Responsibilities:The Music Program at Regis offers applied music lessons to all fulltime Regis College students, faculty, and staff. Students will have varying levels of proficiency from beginning to advanced students. Music lessons are paid based on both the number of students enrolled and the number of lesson credits taught. Each lesson credit consists of a weekly 30-minute lesson over the course of a semester. Compensation is $250 per credit per student per semester for instructors with a master's degree and $281 per credit per student per semester for instructors with a doctoral degree.Duties include:Teaching a wide range of applied bassoon students.Participating in recruitment of music students, performance classes, and student recital preparation in support of the music major and minor.Minimum Qualifications:Completed Master of Music with appropriate performance specialty (or equivalent) required at time of appointment.Application Materials:1) letter of intent including explanation of your interest in teaching at a small, Jesuit, liberal arts college, and how your background and experience fulfill above responsibilities and qualifications;2) curriculum vitae;3) three current references with phone and email contact information;4) examples of your bassoon performance (links to digital files on YouTube or Spotify, for example)Any questions can be answered by the Music Program Director, Dr. Trudi Wright, [e-mail] .This position will remain open until filled with a priority application deadline of October 26, 2026. Applications submitted by the preferred deadline will receive full consideration.This position is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.Pay Rate:Music lesson instructors are paid per student, per semester. One credit represents a weekly 30-minute lesson. Compensation is $250 per student credit for instructors with a master's degree and $281 per student credit for instructors with a doctoral degreeApplication Deadline: