Part-Time Jazz & Commercial Piano Instructor – Spring 2027

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach Jazz/Commercial Piano Lessons for the Spring 2027 semester. This on‑campus role includes private instruction in jazz performance, repertoire, improvisation, and ensemble performance, with coordination of a jazz piano studio.

Applicants should hold a master’s in music (jazz or commercial piano) or equivalent experience, have prior collegiate teaching, and possess Jazz/Commercial music performance credentials.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Participate in fall/spring audition days, including review of online jazz and commercial music audition materials for assigned prospective students.
• Participate in performances with jazz and commercial music faculty as requested.
• 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 a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
• Support student performances at major jazz & commercial music events where possible.

Conocimientos

Studio piano teaching

Jazz/Commercial music performance

Private instruction

Educación

Master’s degree in music (jazz or commercial piano performance)

Descripción del empleo

Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach Jazz/Commercial Piano Lessons for the Spring 2027 semester. This on‑campus role includes private instruction in jazz performance, repertoire, improvisation, and ensemble performance, with coordination of a jazz piano studio.

Applicants should hold a master’s in music (jazz or commercial piano) or equivalent experience, have prior collegiate teaching, and possess Jazz/Commercial music performance credentials.