Instructor of Songwriting

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Instructor

Working Title: Instructor of Songwriting

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Position # – Requisition #38464

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Music & Entertainment Industry Studies is seeking a full‑time Instructor specializing in songwriting. This non‑tenure‑track position will begin in August 2026.

• Teaching Load: 12 credit hours per semester, 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Instruction:
  Core singer/songwriter and songwriting entrepreneur courses such as Songwriting for Television and Film, Songwriting Production, Singer/Songwriter Ensemble, applied upper‑division Songwriting lessons, Music Business Analysis, Music Supervision and Sync.
• Advanced Instruction:
  May also teach Introduction to Audio Production, Concert Promotion, Music and Entertainment Marketing, and applied lessons in Singer/Songwriter guitar, voice, and/or piano.

• Master’s degree in Music or related advanced degree, or substitution of tested experience.
• Recording with a reputable national/international label with corresponding review from a national media outlet.
• Extensive performing, composing, or arranging experience with national or international reputation and corresponding review from a national/international media outlet.
• Representation with a reputable national/international artist management company.
• Evidence of a national/international tour or festival with corresponding review from a national media outlet.
• Evidence of a song published or performed by a major artist, publishing house, or media outlet (e.g., film or TV show).
• Five years successful teaching experience at a major university or college in a similar program.
• Industry credits and accomplishments as a Songwriter, Performer (Singer/Instrumentalist), and/or Producer.

• Three years teaching experience at the college level or professionally comparable level.
• Ability to teach individual lessons in singer‑songwriter, guitar, and/or voice at an intermediate‑advanced level.
• Ability to teach multiple genres including Pop, Rock, R&B, EDM, etc.
• Ability to teach contemporary music theory concepts.
• Ability to teach track recording with Logic Pro.
• Experience supporting the use and teaching of music technology (DAW recording, software, notation).
• Experience in music publishing, and/or sync licensing and media placement.
• Experience collaborating on cross‑disciplinary initiatives.

• Proven experience establishing effective working relationships with diverse populations at all institutional levels.
• Effective communication across multiple modalities.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Strong judgment and critical‑thinking skills.
• Authentic listening and communication, anticipating problems and offering solutions.
• Dedication to mentoring students and alumni.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $60,000. The final salary will be determined based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. The University of Colorado Denver…