Adjunct Faculty Music Program
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty Music Program
No. of Positions to Fill 1
Department/Program: Music 11040
Work Location: Nalanda Campus
Reports to: Dept Chair
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 15% (6 hrs/week)
Compensation: $3,900 per semester for 3 credit course
Application Deadline: 7/1 or until filled
Job Summary
Naropa University’s BA Music Minor Program seeks to hire a talented adjunct faculty member to teach the undergraduate level course MUS 280 Recording Studio I: Introduction to Music Technology, in the Fall semester 2026. Scheduled location at Nalanda campus, 63rd and Arapahoe in Boulder, Colorado.
Course Description:
MUS 280 Recording Studio I: Introduction to Music Technology (3 credits): In this class we develop an understanding of the basic principles of acoustics and electronics as they pertain to sound transmission and recording. Of particular concern is the hands-on use of microphones, signal and dynamic processors and ProTools, both as creative and archival tools. We also gain practical experience through group and individual recording projects that explore the technical differences between analog and digital recording and their respective techniques. Prior recording or music experience, though helpful, is not required.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Prepare course syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions (past examples available). Submit the syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the specified due date.
• Teach a 3-credit course. Teach 3 hours a week for 15 weeks with a professional level of preparedness.
• Provide one hour of office hours each week plus availability to students by appointment through meetings, phone or e-mail as needed.
• Attend music faculty meetings during the semester of this teaching assignment.
• Participate as necessary in the school of the arts concert
• Obtain permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.
• Complete any and all faculty and staff trainings as required by the Human Resources Office or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those department
Required Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Recording Arts, audio engineering, sound design, or equivalent professional experience.
• ProTools Certification.
• Ability to lead demonstrations, discussions and critique regarding a range of basic audio engineering tasks – including theoretical, technical, and artistic skills in recording.
• Ability to organize student involvement, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain student engagement throughout the semester.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach the views of contemplative education and diversity issues.
• A basic understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• Willingness to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.
• All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• All job candidates must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University for this job and the capacity to provide a rigorous clinical approach as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications
• Several years’ experience in professional recording environments.
• Professional teaching experience in the undergraduate classroom environment, including syllabus development; ability to support many learning styles and grading.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current trends in music recording – specifically rock, jam, singer- songwriter, EDM.
• Familiarity with contemplative education and practice methods.
• A basic understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education communities.
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
Faculty members spend most of their time in their classrooms or in virtual meetings with some time in offices. In the classrooms and on campus may experience: interruptions, distractions, heat, cold, dust and/or dampness. As a faculty member, you may spend extended periods in front of students and speaking as well as:
• Reading academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.
• Operating personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.
• Moving around campus for classes and meetings.
Applications: Application review continues until position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online and include the following.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A cover letter specifying the course you are applying to teach, brief examples of your approach to teaching this subject, and details of how you would teach the contemplative component of your
course (See mission statement).
• Three professional references; names, contact information and relationship.
• Portfolio and/or professional work related to the Recording Arts.
• A brief teaching philosophy.
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November, and Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s.
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.
Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.