Director, Lamont Summer Academy

The University has identified one or more qualified candidates for potential appointment to this position. This posting is being provided in accordance with Colorado law and University procedures to provide notice of the opportunity. Other candidates may apply during the posting period; however, the existence of this posting does not necessarily indicate that the University is conducting a competitive search or that additional applicants will be interviewed.

The University of Denver, the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, enrolls 14,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. With approximately 250 music majors, the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, housed in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptional faculty recognized nationally and internationally as well as by a talented and diverse student body. Residing in the acclaimed Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts, the music program offers Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Performance and Composition of Classical and Jazz & Commercial music, a BM in Recording and Production, a MM in Conducting and Pedagogy, Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and Musicology/Ethnomusicology, and other graduate certificates and Artist Diplomas.

The culturally vibrant city of Denver is located in the beautiful Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. With a metropolitan population of nearly 3 million, Denver has a robust and diverse arts community that boasts outstanding professional ensembles across all music genres. For a more detailed description of the school as well as a listing of events, performances, and recordings visit www.du.edu/lamont.

Position Summary

The Lamont School of Music seeks applicants for the Director of the Lamont Summer Academy. This is a part-time, non-benefitted position on a 12 month duration. The Director of the Lamont Summer Academy oversees all aspects of the Summer Academy, a two-week program held annually at the end of June and the beginning of July. The individual reports to the Director of the Lamont School of Music and is the primary liaison with the School.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Personnel and Supervision

• Direct hiring of Academy faculty, staff, and student employees 
• Work directly with the Lamont School of Music Director, Newman Center staff, and DU Event Services, including securing and scheduling facilities annually
• Interface with all prospective and enrolled Academy students and their parents

Budget

• Work with the Lamont School of Music Budget Manager regarding the Academy budget, financial matters, and staff hiring

Scheduling

• Develop a timeline for all components of the Academy
• Develop all forms and schedules for the Academy with the assistance of the Assistant to the LSA Director
• Schedule and supervise student employees including signing timecards
• Work with Lamont’s Facilities staff, piano technician, and recording studio for all Academy events and activities

Recruitment, Marketing, and Admission

• Develop marketing and recruiting materials (e.g., ads, postcards, video assets, social media assets, and any other materials that help promote the summer academy)
• Recruit students, either directly or through relationships developed with area teachers
• Review and process all Academy applications with input from faculty regarding scholarship awards and concerto/aria competition
• Work directly with Lamont’s Admissions office regarding recruitment and application forms

Curriculum

• Review, assess, and update Academy curriculum annually with the Lamont School of Music Director and Academy faculty

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced musical training
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Leadership skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music
• Experience, either as a teacher or administrator, in a summer music program or festival
• Knowledge and skill with spreadsheets and other standard office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music 
• Experience directing a music program or festival for high school students
• Marketing skills

Work Schedule

• This is a 12-month, non-benefitted, part time position
• Hours will fluctuate throughout the year, varying from stretches of inactivity to high activity

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 9, 2026.

Special Instructions 

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

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Cover letter that speaks to the position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names and contact information for three references

Salary Rate

The salary rate for this part-time, 12 month position is $25,000.

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 University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. 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.

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. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.