Adjunct Instructor of Cello

Position: Adjunct Instructor of Cello - Onondaga Community College
Job Description:

SUNY Onondaga Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Cello beginning in August 2026. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied cello lessons to both music majors and non-majors.

The successful candidate must also be available to lead the weekly studio class during the  academic year:

* MUS
121V/221V*:
String Repertory (T 2:20PM-3:15PM;
* cross listed course)

Preference may be given to candidates who are available to teach the following course in Fall 2026:

* MUS
105/301:
Survey of Western Music History I (M/W/F 9:05AM-10:00AM)

Review of applications will begin May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree in Music from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.

* Minimum of three years of successful experience teaching cello lessons

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's or Doctoral degree in Cello Performance or a related field from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.

* College-level teaching experience in Music History or Music Theory, in addition to applied cello instruction

* Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

Additional Information:

* Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.

* Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

* To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach.

* The three (3) references listed in the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.

* Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please note:

If hired, official transcripts will be required.

Please contact hr if you have questions.