Lecturer in Music - Music Education Coordinator

Colorado State University Pueblo•Pueblo, CO

13h•$45,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado State University Pueblo is hiring a Lecturer in Music to teach in the Music Education curriculum, direct assigned choral ensembles, and serve as Music Education Coordinator. Teaching may include Introduction to Music Education and other Music Education courses, Musical Theatre during the spring semester as needed, and ensemble direction that may include Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Ensemble responsibilities include rehearsals, performances, repertoire selection, and assessment. Lecturers normally teach four courses per semester (4/4); while performing the coordination duties, this position receives a one-course release per semester and teaches three courses per semester (3/3). If the coordination duties end or are reassigned, the teaching load returns to 4/4. As Music Education Coordinator, the lecturer provides leadership for the department’s Music Education program. The role coordinates student-teacher observations, communication among student teachers and their school and university partners, school relationships and visits, recruitment, professional development, departmental events and outreach, and collaboration with the Education Department on the M.Ed. with Music Emphasis program. The coordinator also supports curriculum development, assessment, program review, accreditation, and other program-level initiatives, and serves as the departmental coordination point for Music Education matters involving university offices and external stakeholders. This is an on-site position at the Pueblo campus. The annual salary is $45,000. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available. Applicants must submit a letter of intent describing how they meet the qualifications and transcripts showing required degrees conferred. Applications received by 8:00 AM MST on November 15, 2026, receive full consideration; screening begins after that deadline and continues until the position is filled. The university conducts background investigations of final candidates, and the successful candidate must provide official transcripts and evidence of U.S. work authorization by the employment start date.

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 Music Education courses.
Direct assigned choral ensembles, likely including Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble; oversee rehearsals, performances, repertoire selection, assessment, and related ensemble duties.
Teach Musical Theatre during the spring semester as needed.
Participate in recruitment and other faculty responsibilities associated with assigned teaching and ensemble duties.
Provide leadership and coordination for the department’s Music Education program.
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-related departmental events and outreach, including the Honor Choir and Orchestra Festival and other relevant events.
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.