Part-Time Faculty: HOM​/MHL pean Music ; Fall

Part‑Time Faculty: HOM/MHL 267 European Music before 1800 (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part‑Time Faculty: HOM / MHL 267 European Music before 1800 (Fall 2026)

Location:

Campus (Syracuse University)

Commitment to On‑Campus

Experience:

This position is based at the campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $1,483 - $1,800 per credit hour. Salary offers may vary based on education, experience, and relevant skills. Faculty pay is for 8.5 months unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

As determined by department/chair. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part‑time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Job Description:

The College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University seeks a Part‑Time Faculty to teach HOM / MHL 267 European Music before 1800 (3 Credits) for the Department of Art & Music Histories during the Fall 2026 semester. This class focuses on European music before 1800 in its cultural and philosophical contexts through extensive listening and analytical focus on selected composers and works.

It presupposes familiarity with musical notation, terms, and contexts. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per‑credit rate history within the hiring department. This position is subject to funding availability and enrollment.

• Ph.D. or ABD in Music History or a related field.

None

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course‑related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part‑time instructors.

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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