Music Education Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,286 - 2,041,603; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking qualified part-time affiliate faculty for music education. The role involves teaching credit hours, supervising student teachers, and preparing lesson plans.

Candidates must hold a master's degree in music education and have at least 5 years of relevant teaching experience. Competitive pay is based on credit hours taught, and the university offers a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music education or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in public school music programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2–9 credit hours in music education per semester.
• Supervise student teachers in elementary and secondary placements.
• Direct music ensembles and design course content.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music education knowledge

Lesson planning

Student supervision

Education

Master's degree in music education

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in music education. All teaching will be conducted in person at the Auraria Campus, with student teaching supervision occurring at schools throughout the Denver Metro Area.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2–9 credit hours in music education, one course per semester and supervise student teachers in both elementary and secondary placements.
• Direct ensembles such as MUS 3824 Secondary Instrument Band (Concert) and Beginning Modern Band, and teach courses such as MUS 3390 Inclusive Music Classroom.
• Oversee student teaching courses MUS 4971 Student Teaching–Elementary and MUS 4972 Student Teaching–Secondary.
• Deliver course content in person or online, prepare lesson plans, grade student work, provide timely feedback, address student questions, and comply with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students as needed and adapt to new modes of instruction; remain sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music education or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in public school music programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Music Education or a closely related field.
• Supervisory teaching experience.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per‑credit‑hour basis for specific classes, typically on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program, and all teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.

Salary for Announcement

The salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate of $1,264–$1,482 per credit hour.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, a free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and a long‑term disability plan.

Background Checks

Background checks are conducted on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access‑oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide a culture of belonging for all community members and recognize that diversity requires critical inquiry and action. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.