Part-Time Faculty: RAE 622.1: Music Aesthetics and Fundamentals (Spr 2027

Part-Time Faculty: RAE 622.1:
Music Aesthetics and Fundamentals (Spr 2027)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty: RAE 622.1:
Music Aesthetics and Fundamentals (Spr 2027)

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Campus:
Syracuse, NY

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: $1,483.20 - $1,751 per credit hour

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

Spring Semester 2027 MoWe 2:15PM-3:35PM | Crouse College 209 | 01/11/2027 – 04/26/2027 Office hours are required.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description:

The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach RAE
622 Music Aesthetics and Fundamentals, a three credit hour course, during the Spring semester, 2027. Musical aesthetics and fundamentals for future music industry professionals. Emphasis placed on the role of aesthetics in the music industry, exploring how an understanding of musical fundamentals can inform decisions in areas such as production, marketing, artist management, and sound design.

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 .edu,

www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a master's degree in music or equivalent experience preferred. Experience teaching studio voice at the collegiate level.

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:
Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. Meeting all designated class periods. Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty. Provide instruction on software and hardware maintenance as needed.

Application Instructions:
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.