Colorado State University is hiring: Music Education Instructors - Open Pool 202

Music Education Instructors - Open Pool 2025

Working Title: Music Education Instructors - Open Pool 2025

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO

Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number: 202400417F

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $46,000-$48,000 (9-month base salary, prorated for part-time work)

Employee Benefits: Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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.

Position Summary: The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full-time or part-time, temporary Music Instructors to teach Music Education 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.

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music or Music Education.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience working in public schools.
• Doctoral degree in Music or Music Education.

Application Procedure

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. All materials must be submitted digitally.

This pool expires December 31, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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. 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.

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Search Contact

Search Contact: Heather.Bellotti@colostate.edu