Music Theory/Composition 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 instructors to teach Music Theory and Music Composition. This open pool accommodates full-time or part-time, temporary appointments and supports fall, spring, and summer terms.

Salary is a 9-month amount of $46,000–$48,000, prorated for part-time work. Responsibilities include teaching assignments based on departmental needs, service to the program, and required office hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music, with a music theory or composition focus.
• Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.
• PhD in Music, with a music theory or composition focus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignment in Music Theory/Music Composition and/or related topics, based on departmental needs.
• Service to the Music program.
• Office Hours are required.

Skills

Teaching

Music theory

Music composition

Education

Master's degree in Music (theory or composition)

PhD in Music (theory or composition)

Job description

## Music Theory/Composition 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: R2026105777# Job Description## Position Summary:The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full time or part time, temporary Music Instructors to teach Music Theory/Music Composition 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 salary (prorated for part-time work).## Essential Job Duties:* Teaching assignment in Music Theory/Music Composition and/or related topics, based on departmental needs.* Service to the Music program.* Office Hours are required.## ## Conditions of Employment:Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).## ## SupervisionDoes not have any direct reports.## ## Minimum Qualifications:* Master's degree in Music, with a music theory or composition focus.## ## Preferred Qualifications:* Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.* PhD in Music, with a music theory or composition 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.