Part Time Music Instructor - Foundations of Music Theory

Part Time Music Instructor - Foundations of Music Theory Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting. Persons meeting the required qualifications should submit the following:

• Cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three (3) current, work‑related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Position Information

Title: Part Time Music Instructor – Foundations of Music Theory

Category: Faculty

Status: FLSA Exempt

Department: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Working Hours: TBD

General Description

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part‑time Music Instructor for our Foundations of Music Theory course. This introductory course is taught in person in a classroom setting on our Sanborn, NY campus. It presents the basics of musical notation, covering melodic and rhythmic notation, clefs, scales, key signatures, principles of rhythm, and chord symbols. The course is recommended for non‑music majors or students with no prior music experience.

It is usually offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Remuneration

Salary: $960 per lecture hour / $860 per lab hour.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening.

• Teach the course on campus.
• Track attendance as needed.
• Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester.
• Report grades at the conclusion of the semester.

Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population. Ability to speak in front of groups. Must communicate effectively with students, co‑workers, supervisors, and the campus community. Must prepare and present information. Must operate computers and physically perform the duties of the position, adjusting as needed for Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.

• Three years of experience teaching at a high school or college level.

• Master’s Degree in Music or related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Experience with the Brightspace learning management system.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certifications/Licenses
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3

Human Resources
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Phone: 716‑614‑5950, Fax: 716‑614‑5954
Email: HRy.edu

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