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CSU SPUR Music Lab (Denver) Job at Colorado State University in Denver

Colorado State University, Denver, CO, United States, 80216


Posting Details

Position Information

Classification Title
Temporary Hourly

Employment Category
Temporary

Is this an Hourly position?
Yes

Work Hours/Week
10-15

Overtime Eligible?
Yes

Position Location
CSU Spur Campus: 4777 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
No

Description of Work Unit

The SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE, AND DANCE at Colorado State University is recognized as a distinctive program in the performing arts within the state's land-grant university. Our state-of-the-art facility provides dance, music, and theatre students with the opportunity to work side-by-side with an outstanding faculty of internationally recognized artists, directors, designers, performers, and scholars in a highly inspiring and professional environment.

Search Contact Email
Katrina.Hedrick@colostate.edu

Position Summary

CSU Spur Music Lab (DENVER)

Local Teaching Artist Application

Spring 2025 Semester

Our mission with CSU Music Lab at Spur is to create a community based music outreach program while preparing pre-service music educators with the skills, knowledge and artistic disposition to create a meaningful program in a variety of teaching scenarios they might find themselves in throughout their career.

CSU Spur Music Lab is held every 2nd Saturday during the months of January 2025 through May 2025 at the CSU Extension campus located at 4817 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216. There will be mandatory training sessions scheduled throughout the season to learn the process, context, and curriculum of foundational music education in trauma-informed teaching environments. This secondary general music education approach focuses on bridging the gap between Elemental Music Pedagogies, Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices, and secondary small and large ensemble rehearsals practices for mixed instrumentation of guitars, ukuleles, pianos, percussion, and audio production technology for multigenerational learners.

As a Teaching Artist you will join a small teaching staff of CSU music education students, CSU music education faculty, local music education programs and teaching artists, and guest performing artists from the Denver Metro area. All applicants chosen to teach in the program will create lesson plans and facilitate music lessons adaptable for mixed instrumentation and multigenerational learners in a workshop and open lab format that is translated into Spanish.

We have the honor of partnering with the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program this year! Alongside our partnership with CYMP, we have a specific focus on developing content and strategies to provide bi-lingual music education to our community. Throughout our season, we will be building a Spur Songbook, a combination of short, accessible songs connected to the various cultures in our community, CSU partner programs, Spur Campus STEAM themes, our guest performing artists, and the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program. This songbook will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

CSU Teaching Artist Position

Duties include:
  • Plan and execute lesson plans accessible for all learners.
  • January Spur Stock Show Events
  • Second Saturdays Events: January - May
  • Develop and maintain digital and hard copy learning materials.
  • Actively participate in self-reflection and peer feedback of lessons.
  • Prioritize building relationships with students using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.
  • Commit to student centered teaching philosophies in the context of foundational music education.
  • Setting up and breaking down equipment for events.
  • Contribute to the overall sustainable growth of the program.


Position Minimum Qualifications

Be active performing artists and demonstrate professional performance and education skills.

Able to commit to all required dates and responsibilities including training sessions and 2nd-Saturday SPUR teaching days January 2025 - May 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

Have a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance, Education or Therapy.

Posting Details

Working Title
CSU SPUR Music Lab (Denver)

Posting Number
202400814T

Department
School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Salary Range
$20/hour

Employee Benefits

Visit CSU's Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/

Close Date
12/22/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category
CSU Teaching Artist Position

Duty/Responsibility

Duties include:
  • Plan and execute lesson plans accessible for all learners.
  • January Spur Stock Show Events
  • Second Saturdays Events: January - May
  • Develop and maintain digital and hard copy learning materials.
  • Actively participate in self-reflection and peer feedback of lessons.
  • Prioritize building relationships with students using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.
  • Commit to student centered teaching philosophies in the context of foundational music education.
  • Setting up and breaking down equipment for events.
  • Contribute to the overall sustainable growth of the program.


Percentage Of Time
100

References

Minimum References Required
0

Maximum References Required
0