Applied Music Instructors -- Open Pool

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance seeks qualified Applied Music Instructors to join an open pool for full/part-time, temporary roles. Teaching assignments span Applied Music and related topics, with coordination of special programs as needed.

Hiring decisions occur seasonally; candidates are added to the pool year-round. The department emphasizes performance excellence, teaching ability, and program service as core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music with a performance or jazz focus.
• Significant professional performance experience (5+ years).
• Teaching experience at college/university level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Applied Music Instruction courses as needed.
• Support Music program through service activities.
• Maintain office hours and coordinate with SMTD teams.

Skills

Performance experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music (performance/jazz focus)

Master's degree in Music (preferred)

Job description

## Applied Music Instructors -- Open PoolApplylocations: University Center for the Arts (UCA)posted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R2026105776# Job Description## Position Summary:The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full time or part time, temporary Music Instructors to teach Applied Music Instruction courses in the music division, and in administrative roles coordinating special programs.Applicants are added to the pool list throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are made during the late spring and early summer for fall semester, during the early fall semester for spring and during the spring semester for the summer term.## Full Consideration Date:December 31, 2026## Brief Work Unit Description:The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) at Colorado State University empowers students to create, collaborate, innovate, and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy, and service, we elevate arts education. SMTD has 46 tenured and tenure-track faculty as well as 55 contract, continuing and adjunct faculty. There are currently over 550 students in SMTD, with 375 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in residential and online music degree programs. SMTD is housed in the University Center for the Arts, a nationally recognized state of the art 350,000 square foot facility, that includes a 550-seat concert hall, a 275-seat organ and chamber music recital hall, a 320-seat thrust theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, a 200-seat dance theatre, dedicated rehearsal, production and research spaces, along with classrooms, labs and practice rooms.## Salary Range:$46,000 - $48,000 9-month base salary (prorated for part-time work).## Essential Job Duties:* Teaching assignment in Applied Music and/or related topics, based on departmental need.* Service to the Music program.* Office Hours are required.## Conditions of Employment:Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (for all new hires).## Supervision:Does not have any direct reports.## Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Music, with a performance or jazz focus, plus five years of significant professional performance experience.## Preferred Qualifications:* Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.* Master's degree in Music, with a performance or jazz focus.## Application Instructions:Submit a cover letter, resume, and a link to website or digital portfolio.This pool expires December 31, 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.