Music Therapy Piano Skills Instructor at Colorado State University — Fort Collins, CO

Job Description

Position Summary

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full time or park time, temporary or special Music Instructors to teach Piano Skills to Music Therapy majors in CSU's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Full Consideration Date

July 26, 2026

Brief Work Unit Description

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 degree programs. SMTD is housed in the University Center for the Arts, 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.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach Piano Skills courses
• Sing popular repertoire while playing piano in a variety of genres
• Office Hours

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Supervision

Does not have any direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy, Piano Performance, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching piano to individuals or groups.
• Proficiency in piano performance and accompaniment.
• Demonstrated ability to play piano in a variety of genres (e.g., classical, jazz, pop, folk).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music Therapy, Piano Performance, or a closely related field.
• Board-certification in music therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to sing popular repertoire while playing piano.

Application Instructions

Submit a cover letter, an updated CV/Resume, and a single Word document or PDF containing links to no more than four audio/video recordings demonstrating piano and accompanying skills.

Applicants are encouraged to include examples that showcase: (1) solo piano performance in varied musical styles; (2) singing while accompanying themselves on piano; and (3) functional keyboard skills such as harmonization, improvisation, or transposition.

Salary Range

$46-$48,000 (prorated for part time)

Required 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, Portfolio, Resume/CV

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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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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.