Job Description

Description of Work Unit
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) has 43 tenured and tenure-track faculty as well as 51 contract, continuing and adjunct faculty. There are currently over 550 students in SMTD, with 375 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in music degree programs.

The College of Liberal Arts is a community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars who create and extend knowledge and artistry that develops reflective citizens and confident leaders. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aspiring to a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where their talents are fully utilized, and where all individuals can bring their full selves to the role. We promote the CSU Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community/. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals who share these values and we prioritize a fair and equitable search process that strengthens a diverse, creative, and effective community.

The University Center for the Arts is a nationally recognized state-of the art 350,000 square foot facility, that includes a 550-seat concert hall, a 275-seat organ and chamber music recital hall, a 320-seat thrust theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, a 200-seat dance theatre, dedicated rehearsal, production and research spaces, along with classrooms, labs and practice rooms.

Colorado State University (CSU) is a land grant institution with a student enrollment of approximately 30,000 students in over 150 programs, and a faculty numbering 1,700. The College of Liberal Arts, within which the school is located, is the largest college in the University.

CSU is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a beautiful city of 150,000 located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. Outside magazine has named Fort Collins an “editor’s choice” for its “America’s Best Towns 2013” edition. Colorado State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research
% Teaching
% Service
% Administration
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2024
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Position Summary
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full or part time, temporary Music Instructors to teach Applied Music Instruction 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
Bachelor’s degree in Music, with a performance or jazz focus, plus five years of significant professional performance experience.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Documented teaching experience at the college or university level.
Master’s degree in Music, with a performance or jazz focus
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application procedure:
Submit a cover letter, an updated CV / Resume, and a single Word document or .pdf file with links to audio/video recordings of recent collaborative performances via the “Media” required document. Additionally, enter the contact information for three 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 on December 31, 2024. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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. 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.