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Position Summary:
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice of Music Education, specializing in Music Education (K-12 General Music). This full-time, non-tenure-track position will contribute to the leadership, direction, and growth of well-established undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music education. This faculty position is dedicated to teaching two upper-division methods courses in elementary music education, student teacher observation, and student teacher seminar. In addition to these classes, other potential teaching responsibilities may include keyboard competency specific to music education, graduate courses in music education, musicianship classes in music education, and other related music education courses.
This faculty member is expected to proactively attract and recruit undergraduate and graduate music education majors; cultivate relationships with CSU Alumni and teachers across Colorado for student teaching and job placements; place and supervise students in practicum and student teaching; develop and maintain record of refereed scholarly engagement within the field of music education appropriate to a 10% effort distribution; maintain and develop partner relationships with the CSU School of Education; participate in School governance, School Events, and demonstrate strong leadership within the state of Colorado, Western region, and emerging leadership in general music education within the United States. Faculty rank and title are commensurate with degree status.
For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2026, 11: 59 PM (MT).
Work Unit Description:
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Colorado State University empowers students to create, collaborate, innovate, and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy, and service, we elevate arts education.
The school offers degrees in music education, music therapy, performance, jazz studies, conducting, composition, theatrical performance, musical theatre, design and technology, including costumes, lighting, projections, set design, and sound, as well as the dance B.F.A.
Essential Job Duties:
Teaching (80%):
- This faculty position is dedicated to two upper-division methods courses in elementary music education, student teacher observation, and student teacher seminar.
- Other classes may include: keyboard competency specific to music education, graduate courses in music education, musicianship classes in music education, and other related music education courses.
Research/Creative Activity (10%):
- Develop and maintain record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications and/or state, regional, and national research/practitioner presentations within the field of music education appropriate to a 10% effort.
Service (10%):
- Cultivate relationships with CSU Alumni and teachers across Colorado for student teaching and job placement.
- Proactively attract and recruit undergraduate and graduate music education majors.
- Contribute to the leadership, direction, and growth of well-established undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music education.
- Place and supervise students in practicum and student teaching.
- Participate in School governance, School Events, and demonstrate strong leadership within the state of Colorado, Western region, and emerging leadership in string music education within the United States.
Conditions of Employment:
Pre-employment Background Check (required for all new hires).
Supervision:
This position reports to the Chair of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate in Music Education or ABD conferred no later than August 16, 2027, in the relevant discipline.
- Minimum of three + years of successful elementary music teaching experience in public schools.
- State Teaching Licensure in K-12 Music (or equivalent [e.g., 6-12 license in instrumental music is acceptable]; license may be currently lapsed but needs to have been active within the timeframe of your K-12 teaching as referenced by listing the state, title of license, and license number on your CV).
- Demonstrated record or the potential for peer-reviewed scholarly presentations and/or publications in known regional and/or national music education journals and a clearly defined line of inquiry is required.
- Interest in advocacy and regional/national leadership in music education and active involvement in national and/or international music education organizations required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five + years of successful elementary music teaching experience in public schools.
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level college students in music education is preferred.
- Demonstrated initiative as a self-starter and ability to work well independently and as a part of a team.
- Evidence of preparation and experience in one or more established approaches to elementary general music teaching (e.g. Orff, Kodály, Gordon Music Learning Theory, Dalcroze, Feierabend, etc.).
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, interested applicants must submit the following:
- Letter of interest/Cover letter (2-page maximum).
- Curriculum vitae, which should clearly detail your State Teaching Licensure number (where applicable) for K12 teaching positions, your research publication record, narrative regarding your research agenda, and evidence of advocacy and leadership.
- Unofficial transcript for highest degree conferred.
- Statement of teaching philosophy (1-page maximum).
Please Note: Semi-finalists will be asked to submit a 20–30-minute teaching video (can be of K-12 teaching, or teaching at the college level), a sample course syllabus for a preservice string techniques course, and names and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
For questions, please contact the search chair, Tim Burns (Tim.Burns@colostate.edu).
Salary Range
$58,000 to $62,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy, Transcripts
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice of Music Education, specializing in Music Education (K-12 General Music). This full-time, non-tenure-track position will contribute to the leadership, direction, and growth of well-established undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music education. This faculty position is dedicated to teaching two upper-division methods courses in elementary music education, student teacher observation, and student teacher seminar. In addition to these classes, other potential teaching responsibilities may include keyboard competency specific to music education, graduate courses in music education, musicianship classes in music education, and other related music education courses.
This faculty member is expected to proactively attract and recruit undergraduate and graduate music education majors; cultivate relationships with CSU Alumni and teachers across Colorado for student teaching and job placements; place and supervise students in practicum and student teaching; develop and maintain record of refereed scholarly engagement within the field of music education appropriate to a 10% effort distribution; maintain and develop partner relationships with the CSU School of Education; participate in School governance, School Events, and demonstrate strong leadership within the state of Colorado, Western region, and emerging leadership in general music education within the United States. Faculty rank and title are commensurate with degree status.
For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2026, 11: 59 PM (MT).
Work Unit Description:
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Colorado State University empowers students to create, collaborate, innovate, and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy, and service, we elevate arts education.
The school offers degrees in music education, music therapy, performance, jazz studies, conducting, composition, theatrical performance, musical theatre, design and technology, including costumes, lighting, projections, set design, and sound, as well as the dance B.F.A.
Essential Job Duties:
Teaching (80%):
- This faculty position is dedicated to two upper-division methods courses in elementary music education, student teacher observation, and student teacher seminar.
- Other classes may include: keyboard competency specific to music education, graduate courses in music education, musicianship classes in music education, and other related music education courses.
Research/Creative Activity (10%):
- Develop and maintain record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications and/or state, regional, and national research/practitioner presentations within the field of music education appropriate to a 10% effort.
Service (10%):
- Cultivate relationships with CSU Alumni and teachers across Colorado for student teaching and job placement.
- Proactively attract and recruit undergraduate and graduate music education majors.
- Contribute to the leadership, direction, and growth of well-established undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music education.
- Place and supervise students in practicum and student teaching.
- Participate in School governance, School Events, and demonstrate strong leadership within the state of Colorado, Western region, and emerging leadership in string music education within the United States.
Conditions of Employment:
Pre-employment Background Check (required for all new hires).
Supervision:
This position reports to the Chair of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate in Music Education or ABD conferred no later than August 16, 2027, in the relevant discipline.
- Minimum of three + years of successful elementary music teaching experience in public schools.
- State Teaching Licensure in K-12 Music (or equivalent [e.g., 6-12 license in instrumental music is acceptable]; license may be currently lapsed but needs to have been active within the timeframe of your K-12 teaching as referenced by listing the state, title of license, and license number on your CV).
- Demonstrated record or the potential for peer-reviewed scholarly presentations and/or publications in known regional and/or national music education journals and a clearly defined line of inquiry is required.
- Interest in advocacy and regional/national leadership in music education and active involvement in national and/or international music education organizations required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five + years of successful elementary music teaching experience in public schools.
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level college students in music education is preferred.
- Demonstrated initiative as a self-starter and ability to work well independently and as a part of a team.
- Evidence of preparation and experience in one or more established approaches to elementary general music teaching (e.g. Orff, Kodály, Gordon Music Learning Theory, Dalcroze, Feierabend, etc.).
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, interested applicants must submit the following:
- Letter of interest/Cover letter (2-page maximum).
- Curriculum vitae, which should clearly detail your State Teaching Licensure number (where applicable) for K12 teaching positions, your research publication record, narrative regarding your research agenda, and evidence of advocacy and leadership.
- Unofficial transcript for highest degree conferred.
- Statement of teaching philosophy (1-page maximum).
Please Note: Semi-finalists will be asked to submit a 20–30-minute teaching video (can be of K-12 teaching, or teaching at the college level), a sample course syllabus for a preservice string techniques course, and names and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
For questions, please contact the search chair, Tim Burns (Tim.Burns@colostate.edu).
Salary Range
$58,000 to $62,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy, Transcripts
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Verify your degree aligns with duties
Education Assistant roles qualify as a specialty occupation only when the employer ties the position to a specific degree field, such as special education, psychology, or early childhood development. Review the job description carefully before applying to confirm the degree requirement is explicit, not preferred.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for Education Assistants in your target county. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure on your LCA, so knowing the threshold before you receive an offer prevents last-minute surprises during filing.
Target districts with established HR infrastructure
School districts that employ international staff regularly already have immigration counsel on retainer and understand LCA timelines. Search Migrate Mate to browse Education Assistant openings at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not educating HR on the process from scratch.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role spans multiple schools or campuses, each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA posted for ten business days. Ask your prospective employer before signing whether their filing covers all locations where you'll work, since gaps create compliance violations under DOL rules.
Prepare your credential evaluation early
Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-member organization to confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree before USCIS reviews your I-129 petition. Order the evaluation as soon as you have a job lead, since the process can take three to six weeks and delays the entire filing timeline.
Account for the cap selection cycle in your start-date planning
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current timeline with your employer's immigration counsel. Cap-subject petitions cannot result in a start date before October 1, which affects when you can transition from student status or a gap period into full H-1B employment.
H-1B Visa Education Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. An Education Assistant role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as special education, psychology, or child development, and when the job duties reflect that degree-level knowledge. Roles framed around general support or aide work without a specific degree requirement do not meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers in this role typically redesign the position description to make the degree requirement explicit and central to the duties.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Education Assistants?
Universities, community colleges, and large public school districts with dedicated HR and legal teams are the most active sponsors. Special education programs, early intervention agencies, and federally funded educational nonprofits also file LCAs for this role when they need staff with specific degree backgrounds. Use Migrate Mate to browse Education Assistant listings filtered to employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, which saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting employers manually.
How long does H-1B status last for an Education Assistant?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years. Your employer can file an extension petition before that period ends, bringing the total authorized stay to a six-year maximum under standard H-1B rules. If your employer begins a green card process and certain milestones are reached, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 provisions, but those depend on the employer filing the right petitions at the right stages.
What documents do I need to support my H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer's immigration attorney will build the I-129 petition, but you'll need to provide your foreign degree certificates, official transcripts, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirming U.S. equivalency, and your passport and any prior immigration documents. If your degree is in a field adjacent to the Education Assistant role, a detailed resume and any professional licenses, such as a teaching credential or paraprofessional certification, strengthen the specialty occupation argument. The employer supplies the certified LCA, offer letter, and evidence of the degree requirement in the position.
Can I work at multiple school sites on a single H-1B petition?
No. Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL and posted at that location for ten consecutive business days. If you're assigned to more than one school or campus, your employer must file separate LCAs for each site before you work there. Working at an unlisted worksite is a DOL compliance violation, so clarify the multi-site filing plan with your employer's counsel before your start date.