Adjunct Faculty, Lamont School of Music Job at University of Denver in Denver

Overview

Join to apply for the Adjunct Faculty, Lamont School of Music role at University of Denver. This is a general posting to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. If an opening arises and the university is interested, you will be contacted with specific information.

With approximately 300 music students, the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music is a highly selective and nationally renowned program. Lamont is an accredited institutional member of NASM, with a faculty recognized nationally and internationally who tour, record, perform, publish, present scholarly work, and compose at the highest professional levels.

Position Summary

The Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver seeks to hire adjunct instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. These may include, but are not limited to, studio instruction in multiple music styles, ensemble directing or coaching, and academic courses.

Essential Functions

• Provide instruction in academic classes, ensembles, and/or applied music
• For faculty offering studio instruction, assist in auditioning and recruiting students
• Grading student work which encompasses, as applicable, assignments & exams, juries, and comprehensive assessments related to degree completion

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• For faculty offering studio instruction: ability to recruit students
• Teach and work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, and staff

Required Qualification

• Master’s degree in Music or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in higher education
• Regional, national, or international reputation in area(s) of expertise

Work Schedule

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

The course rate for this position ranges from $824.00-$10,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Required Documents

• CV
• Cover letter outlining area(s) of interest, expertise, and availability

Equal Opportunity

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, see the University of Denver’s Non‑Discrimination‑Statement. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.