Music Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life and supplemental insurance plans

Retirement plans

Long-term disability plan

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking part-time affiliate faculty to provide studio or classroom instruction in music, primarily in-person, on a per credit hour basis. Faculty will teach assigned classes, prepare lesson plans, and offer timely feedback to students.

Qualified candidates with a Master’s degree in Music or a Bachelor’s degree plus local recognition are welcome, with ABD or further study preferred. Salary is set per credit hour, with an emphasis on campus engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in Music or Bachelor’s degree plus significant local recognition.
• ABD or Master’s degree in Music plus significant local recognition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide studio or classroom instruction in music, teaching assigned classes in person or online.
• Deliver course content, prepare lesson plans, grade student work, and provide timely feedback.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college, and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students as needed.
• Deliver instruction consistent with the course syllabus and department coordination policies.
• Comply with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction; be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Skills

Master’s degree in Music

ABD or Master’s degree in Music

Bachelor’s degree + local recognition

Education

Master’s degree in Music

Bachelor’s degree + significant local recognition

Job description

Position Summary

Part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the Department of Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Faculty are invited to provide studio and/or classroom instruction, primarily in‑person, on a semester‑by‑semester basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide studio or classroom instruction in music, teaching assigned classes in person or online.
• Deliver course content, prepare lesson plans, grade student work, and provide timely feedback.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college, and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students as needed.
• Deliver instruction consistent with the course syllabus and department coordination policies.
• Comply with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction; be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in Music or Bachelor’s degree plus significant local recognition.
• Preferred: ABD or Master’s degree in Music plus significant local recognition.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually semester‑by‑semester. They are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program and are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates are expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary

Pay per credit hour ranges between $1,264 and $1,482, with the final rate determined by university policy.

Benefits

While affiliate faculty are not covered by the University benefit program, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and a long‑term disability plan.

EEO Statement & Accommodations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].