Lecturer in Music - Music Education Coordinator

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

1d•$45,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado State University Pueblo seeks a Lecturer in Music serving as Music Education Coordinator. The position teaches courses in the Music Education curriculum, including Introduction to Music Education and other courses as assigned; directs assigned choral ensembles, likely including Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble; and may teach Musical Theatre during the spring semester. Ensemble responsibilities include rehearsals, performances, repertoire selection, and assessment. The lecturer also participates in recruitment and other faculty responsibilities associated with teaching and ensemble duties. The standard lecturer teaching load is four courses per semester (4/4). While performing Music Education coordination duties, the position receives one course release per semester, for a load of three courses per semester (3/3). If the coordination duties end or are reassigned, the load returns to 4/4. As Music Education Coordinator, the lecturer provides leadership and coordination for the department’s Music Education program. Duties include coordinating and conducting student-teacher observations; facilitating communication among student teachers, cooperating teachers, school partners, and the Music Department; and developing and maintaining relationships with area and regional K–12 music programs and school districts through visits and recruitment activities. The role advises and supports the department’s CNAfME student organization and related professional development activities, coordinates Music Education events and outreach such as the Honor Choir and Orchestra Festival, and collaborates with the Education Department on the M.Ed. with Music Emphasis program, including coordination, student support, and recruitment. The coordinator also leads Music Education recruitment initiatives and contributes to recruitment and retention of majors, curriculum development, assessment, program review, accreditation, and other program-level initiatives. The position serves as the departmental coordination point for Music Education matters involving university offices, partner schools, cooperating teachers, and other external stakeholders. The position is on-site at the Pueblo campus. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is unavailable. The stated salary is $45,000. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing how they meet the qualifications and unofficial or official transcripts showing the required degree(s) conferred. Applications received by 8:00 AM MST on November 8, 2026, receive full consideration; screening begins after that deadline and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Music Education, Music, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of music education pedagogy and curriculum.
Ability to teach and assess undergraduate music education students.
Demonstrated ability to direct vocal ensembles.
Three years of successful teaching experience in K–12 public school music education.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Music Education, Music, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in music education pedagogy, vocal/choral instruction, and collegiate music education.
Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with K–12 schools and education programs.
Five years of successful K–12 music teaching experience.
Experience teaching music education at the collegiate level.
Experience coordinating student teaching or field experiences.
Experience directing collegiate vocal ensembles.
Experience working with K–12 school partners.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the Music Education curriculum, including Introduction to Music Education and other assigned courses.
Direct assigned choral ensembles, likely including Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble; conduct rehearsals and performances, select repertoire, and assess ensemble work.
Teach Musical Theatre during the spring semester as needed.
Participate in recruitment and other faculty responsibilities associated with assigned teaching and ensemble duties.
Coordinate and conduct student-teacher observations and facilitate communication among student teachers, cooperating teachers, school partners, and the Music Department.
Develop and maintain relationships with area and regional K–12 music programs and school districts, including school visits and recruitment activities.
Advise and support the department’s CNAfME student organization and related professional development activities.
Coordinate Music Education departmental events and outreach, including the Honor Choir and Orchestra Festival.
Collaborate with the Education Department on the M.Ed. with Music Emphasis program, including program coordination, student support, and recruitment.
Coordinate Music Education recruitment initiatives and assist with recruitment and retention of Music Education majors.
Provide Music Education leadership for curriculum development, assessment, program review, accreditation, and other program-level initiatives.
Serve as the departmental point of coordination for Music Education matters involving university offices, partner schools, cooperating teachers, and other external stakeholders.