Part-Time Faculty: VOC M013 Applied Music - Jazz​/Commercial Music Voice Lessons; Sp

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: VOC 110-516 M013 Applied Music
- Jazz/Commercial Music Voice Lessons (Sp 27)

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

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

Spring Semester 2027
Lesson hours to be determined.

Office hours are required.

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

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 VOC 110-716 Jazz/Commercial Music Voice Lessons during the Spring semester, 2027.
Artist/Part-Time Instructor of Jazz/Commercial Voice Lessons.
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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• Relevant academic credentials and experience including:
• A minimum of a master’s degree in music (jazz or commercial voice performance or equivalent experience preferred).
• Experience teaching studio voice at the collegiate level.
• Jazz/Commercial Music/Musical Theater Performance credentials.
• Significant piano skills required including ability to accompany students in lessons or in ensemble settings.

• The candidate should have strong attention to detail, knowledge of course content, and demonstrated pedagogical ability, as well as the ability to relate well in a classroom and one-on-one environment with college-level students.

• Being present and instructing weekly lessons during the Spring semester.
• Set up lesson schedule.
• Attend jazz faculty orientation meeting, and jazz faculty meetings throughout the semester (approximately 3 per semester).
• Collaborate to build and maintain the jazz/commercial voice studio, including participation in Setnor School of Music recruitment events.
• 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.
• Participate in fall/spring audition days.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Build…