Part-Time Faculty: MUE 300.1: Keyboard for Music Educators (Fall 2026

Part-Time Faculty: MUE 300.1:
Keyboard for Music Educators (Fall 2026)

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: MUE 300.1:
Keyboard for Music Educators (Fall 2026)

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $1,483.20 - $1,751 per credit hour

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Fall Semester 2026
Fr 10:35AM-11:30AM | Crouse College 214 | 08/28/2026 – 12/04/2026
Office hours required

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

The Setnor School of Music within The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-time Instructor to teach MUE 300 Keyboard for Music Educators, a one credit hour course during the Fall semester, 2026.
This course develops essential keyboard skills for choral music educators who are not piano majors. Building on the foundational technique acquired in PNO 121, PNO 122 and two terms of individual piano lessons or equivalent, students learn practical skills for the choral classroom and rehearsal: playing individual vocal parts from scores, simple two-hand accompaniment reductions, and basic warm-up patterns. Students gain confidence using the piano as a teaching tool to support singers in the ensemble and classroom.
About the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu

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www.vpa.syr.edu .

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master of Music (doctorate preferred), or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated successful college level teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching a class such as this to a similar cohort of students is strongly preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

• The candidate should have strong attention to detail, knowledge of course content, demonstrated pedagogical ability, as well as the ability to relate well in a classroom and one-on-one environment with college-level students.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are able to fulfill multiple positions within the Setnor School of Music.

Responsibilities

Being present and instructing weekly class meetings during Fall and Spring semesters as indicated:

• Fall:
  Fridays 10:35-11:30
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
• Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to university regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

N/A

Tools/Equipment

N/A

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

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