About this role
Job Description
Position Summary
Full Consideration Date: 1/23/2026
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 600 students in SMTD, with 375 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in residential and online music degree programs.
Essential Job Duties
Teaching assignment in Music Education, Instrumental Conducting, and/or related topics, based on department needs
Service to the Music program
Office Hours are required
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Supervision
Not applicable
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Music, with an Instrumental Conducting or related focus.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior university level teaching experience
Application Instructions
To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references prior to 11:59 pm MST, Jan 23 2026
Salary Range
$46,000-$48,000Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.
Cover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Other facts
About Colorado State University
The Division of Information Technology, the central IT organization for Colorado State University-Ft. Collins, supports the land-grant heritage of the institution as well as the university’s missions of teaching and learning, research, and service. Our engaged team of 120 staff members and 30+ students are responsible for delivering enterprise and campus focused IT services for the Ft. Collins campus as well as services throughout the CSU-System.
Our work supports CSU’s Principles of Community and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we help others discover and meet their potential while aiming to set the standard for IT throughout higher education.
What you'll do
- The Music Education Instructor will be responsible for teaching assignments in Music Education and Instrumental Conducting based on departmental needs. Additionally, service to the Music program is required.
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