Position Information Classification TitleTemporary Hourly Employment CategoryTemporary Is this an Hourly position?Yes Work Hours/Week10-15 Overtime Eligible?Yes Position LocationCSU Spur Campus: 4777 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No Description of Work Unit The SCHOOL OF MUSIC , THEATRE , AND DANCE at Colorado State University is recognized as a distinctive program in the performing arts within the state’s land-grant university. Our state-of-the-art facility provides dance, music, and theatre students with the opportunity to work side-by-side with an outstanding faculty of internationally recognized artists, directors, designers, performers, and scholars in a highly inspiring and professional environment. Search Contact EmailKatrina.Hedrick@colostate.edu Position Summary CSU Spur Music Lab Resident Teaching Artist Application 2024-2025 Season Our mission with CSU Music Lab at Spur is to create a community-based music outreach program while preparing pre-service music educators with the skills, knowledge and artistic disposition to create a meaningful program in a variety of teaching scenarios they might find themselves in throughout their career. CSU Spur Music Lab is held every 2nd Saturday during the months of November 2024 through May 2025 at the CSU Extension campus located at 4817 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216. There will be mandatory training sessions scheduled throughout the season to learn the process, context, and curriculum of foundational music education in trauma-informed teaching environments. This secondary general music education approach focuses on bridging the gap between Elemental Music Pedagogies, Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices, and secondary small and large ensemble rehearsals practices for mixed instrumentation of guitars, ukuleles, pianos, percussion, and audio production technology for multigenerational learners. As a teacher, you will join a small teaching staff made up of undergraduate and postgraduate CSU music education students, CSU music education faculty, local music education programs, and guest performing artists from the Denver Metro area. All pre-service education students chosen to teach in the program will create lesson plans and facilitate music lessons adaptable for mixed instrumentation and multigenerational learners in a workshop and open lab format that is translated into Spanish. We have the honor of partnering with theColorado Youth Mariachi Programthis year! Alongside our partnership with CYMP , we have a specific focus on developing content and strategies to provide bi-lingual music education to our community. Throughout our season, we will be building a Spur Songbook, a combination of short, accessible songs connected to the various cultures in our community, CSU partner programs, Spur Campus STEAM themes, our guest performing artists, and the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program. This songbook will be bilingual in English and Spanish. CSU Teaching Artist Position Duties include: + Plan and execute once-per-month lesson plans accessible for all learners. + Develop and maintain digital and hard copy learning materials. + Actively participate in self-reflection and peer feedback of lessons. + Prioritize building relationships with students using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices. + Commit to student centered teaching philosophies in the context of foundational music education. + Setting up and breaking down equipment for events. + Contribute to the overall sustainable growth of the program. Position Minimum Qualifications + Music Performance or Education Bachelors Degree + Committed to providing accessible music education for all learners. Preferred Qualifications + Able to commit to all required dates and responsibilities including training sessions and 2nd-Saturday SPUR teaching days November 2024 – May 2025. Posting Details Working TitleCSU SPUR Music Lab Posting Number202400711T DepartmentSchool of Music, Theatre and Dance Salary Range$18-$20/hour Employee Benefits Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ Close Date10/27/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant. 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 Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Diversity Statement Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities. Essential Job Duties Job Duty CategoryCSU Teaching Artist Position Duty/Responsibility Duties include: + Plan and execute once-per-month lesson plans accessible for all learners. + Develop and maintain digital and hard copy learning materials. + Actively participate in self-reflection and peer feedback of lessons. + Prioritize building relationships with students using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices. + Commit to student centered teaching philosophies in the context of foundational music education. + Setting up and breaking down equipment for events. + Contribute to the overall sustainable growth of the program. Percentage Of Time100 References Minimum References Required0 Maximum References Required0 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents