Part-Time Music Instructor - Flexible Teaching & Impact

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Part time

Job summary

Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs seeks a part-time Music instructor to deliver engaging lessons, grade assignments, and contribute to the department’s teaching goals. Instructors teach per state policy and work under the guidance of the Department Chair or Dean.

The role requires a completed music degree and relevant teaching experience, including private lessons, with a commitment to serving diverse student populations and maintaining up-to-date credentials.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Music Education, or a related degree.
• Prior experience in teaching private lessons.

Responsibilities

• Meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the college and the Department Chair’s approved course outline.
• Using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course.
• Informing students of course requirements through a course syllabus, including: specific objectives, means of attaining objectives, and methods of instruction and grading.
• Evaluating students on a continuing basis to allow them to be aware of their own progress.
• Participate in department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required.
• Recommending instructional materials, textbooks, appropriate instructional equipment, and the Library supportive reference materials.
• Maintaining and submitting records as required by policy and procedures.
• Promoting affirmative action equal opportunity concepts within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintaining required credentials, licenses, certification as appropriate, and proficiency and up‑to‑date knowledge in the subject matter area.
• Ability to demonstrate or articulate a commitment to serving underrepresented populations or populations affected by societal inequities.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Music Education, or a related degree

Job description

Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs seeks a part-time Music instructor to deliver engaging lessons, grade assignments, and contribute to the department’s teaching goals. Instructors teach per state policy and work under the guidance of the Department Chair or Dean.

The role requires a completed music degree and relevant teaching experience, including private lessons, with a commitment to serving diverse student populations and maintaining up-to-date credentials.