Adjunct Faculty in Introduction of Music

Adjunct Faculty in Introduction of Music

The Creative Arts Department is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor to teach up to two sections of CREA
103 - Introduction to Music in Fall 2026. This is a part-time position. The course will introduce students to the concepts and skills necessary for a variety of musical studies. Topics include the foundational elements of music, basic Western music notation, listening, aural analysis, technologies, and careers in music.

Sections are scheduled:
Tuesday/Thursday, 2:40pm-4:10pm and 4:20pm-5:50pm.

Requirements:
Candidates must have earned a terminal degree in Music, or commensurate experience. Availability to teach scheduled Tuesday/Thursday sections from 2:40 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. Participate in curricular assessments for personal professional development, and for departmental and college core curriculum assessment. Work with colleagues in shared classroom spaces.

Salary: $1,333.34 per contact hour. This is a part-time position. The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:
Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references. For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Tim Reno, Siena University, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, treno. Review of the applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

Note:

Please be prepared to enter Professional references only. A background screening will be required.