Part-Time Music Instructor: Studio & Classroom

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

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.