Part-Time Faculty: PNO M012 Applied Music - Jazz​/Commercial Music Piano Lessons; Spr

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: PNO 120-726 M012 Applied Music
- Jazz/Commercial Music Piano Lessons (Spr
27)

Campus

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.

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 Exempt

Spring Semester 2027

Lesson hours TBD .

Office hours are required.

Job Type Part-time

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach Piano Lessons, during the Spring semester, 2027.

Artist/Part-Time Instructor of Jazz/Commercial Piano Lessons

Private instruction in jazz performance techniques, including jazz styles, jazz music reading, jazz improvisational techniques, and combo and large ensemble performance skills.

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 ,
www.vpa.syr.edu .

• Relevant academic credentials and experience including:
• A minimum of a master’s degree in music (jazz or commercial piano performance) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience teaching studio piano at the collegiate level.
• Jazz/Commercial Music Performance credentials.

• 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.

• Being present and instructing weekly lessons during the Spring semester.
• Set up lesson schedule.
• Collaborate to build and maintain the jazz/commercial piano studio.
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
• Prepare student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Participate in end-of-semester juries.
• Attend jazz faculty orientation meeting, and jazz faculty meetings throughout the semester (approximately 3 per semester).
• Participate in fall/spring audition days, including review of on-line jazz and commercial music audition materials for assigned prospective students.
• Participate in performances with jazz and commercial music faculty as…