Part Time Music Instructor - Foundations of Music Theory

Part Time Music Instructor – Foundations of Music Theory

Position Title:

Part Time Music Instructor – Foundations of Music Theory

Position Category:
Faculty

Position Status: FLSA Exempt

Department:
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Working Hours:

TBD

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

SUNY Niagara requires a part‑time Music Instructor for its Foundations of Music Theory course. This introductory course is taught in person in a classroom on the Sanborn, NY campus. Topics include melodic and rhythmic notation, clefs, scales, key signatures, principles of rhythm, and chord symbols. The course is recommended for non‑music majors or students without prior music experience. It is typically offered during Fall and Spring semesters.

• Teach the course on campus.
• Track attendance as required.
• Report student learning outcomes at semester end.
• Report final grades at semester end.

Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population; speak publicly to groups; communicate effectively with students, colleagues, supervisors, and the campus community; develop, prepare, and present instructional material; operate a computer; perform physical duties required by the position and adjust for ADA provisions.

• At least three years of teaching experience at a high school or college level.

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three current, work‑related references

Applicants must submit a complete packet addressing the qualifications above. Incomplete packets will be rejected.

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Human Resources
A261 Notar Administration Building
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone: 716‑614‑5950
Fax: 716‑614‑5954
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