Affiliate Faculty, Applied Piano

Regis-University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Regis University in Denver seeks a creative piano instructor to teach for the piano studio beginning Spring semester, 2027. The number of students varies and the ability to teach jazz and/or popular styles is welcome but not required.

The position involves teaching a wide range of applied piano students, recruiting music students, supporting recital preparation for the music major and minor, and contributing to a small Jesuit liberal arts college community.

Qualifications

• Master of Music with performance specialization required.
• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience teaching piano to a range of levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied piano to diverse students.
• Recruit new music students for the program.
• Prepare and coordinate student recitals.

Skills

Piano teaching

Recruiting students

Recital preparation

Performance

Education

Master of Music

Doctoral degree preferred

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 piano studio beginning Spring semester, 2027. Number of students varies. The ability to teach jazz and/or popular music styles desired, but not required.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. 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 piano students.Participating in recruitment of music students, performance classes, and student recital preparation in support of the music major and minor.Qualifications:Completed Master of Music with appropriate performance specialty (or equivalent) required at time of appointment. Doctoral degree preferred.This position will remain open until filled with a priority application deadline of November 2nd, 2026.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 piano 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] .Visit the Music Program website at: www.regis.edu/musicThis 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: