Music Theory/Composition Instructors - Open Pool 2025 Job at Colorado State Univ

Music Theory/Composition Instructors - Open Pool 2025

Working Title: Music Theory/Composition Instructors - Open Pool 2025

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO

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

Posting Number: 202400420F

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.

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.

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

Required Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music, with a music theory or composition focus.

Preferred Job Qualifications

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

Application procedure: submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. 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. All materials must be submitted digitally. This pool expires December 31, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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

References Requested

Minimum Requested: 3

Maximum Requested: 3

Search Contact

Search Contact: Heather.Bellotti@colostate.edu

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