Part Time Music Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,239,840 - 1,515,360; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara in Sanborn, NY, invites applications for a Part‑time Music Instructor in the Music Department. The role involves teaching courses, preparing materials, and engaging a diverse student body.

Classes run Monday–Friday, with additional evening/weekend concerts; candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Music and significant teaching experience; Master’s preferred.

This position offers per‑hour compensation: $1,008 per lecture hour or $903 per lab hour, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• 6 years of experience teaching at a college/high school or professional level
• Ability to communicate and teach students at all levels of musicianship

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the delivery format agreed upon
• Track attendance as needed
• Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester
• Report grades at the conclusion of the semester

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Music

Master's in Music

Job description

Position Title

Part Time Music Instructor

Position Category

Faculty

Position Status

FLSA Exempt

Department

Music

Working Hours

Classes are held Monday – Friday between 9am and 6pm on the main campus in Sanborn, NY. The candidate must also be available for Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons for concerts/events. Flexible scheduling is required.

Remuneration

$1,008 per lecture hour / $903 per lab hour.

General Description

Part‑time instructor of Music for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences department. The role involves teaching courses, maintaining course materials, and engaging with a diverse student population.

Typical Work Activities

• Teach courses in the delivery format agreed upon
• Track attendance as needed
• Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester
• Report grades at the conclusion of the semester

Essential Functions

Ability to work with and teach a student population with diverse backgrounds. Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Must be able to effectively communicate with students, co‑workers, supervisors and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare and present information. Must be able to operate computers. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• 6 years of experience teaching at a college/high school or professional level
• Ability to communicate and teach students at all levels of musicianship

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Music or Doctor of Musical Arts
• Experience teaching courses in Guitar, Jazz Band/Ensemble, Piano
• Professional performance experience
• Experience teaching college‑level courses
• Experience with instructional technology
• Ability to read music

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.