Part Time Music Instructor - All College Choir

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,243,972 - 1,388,620; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara seeks a part-time Music Instructor for the All College Choir on the Sanborn, NY campus. The ensemble focuses on choral literature, vocal production, and performances each semester on- and off-campus.

You will lead rehearsals, teach on campus, and prepare students for performances. Qualifications include three years of teaching experience at a high school or college level and a Master’s Degree in Music or related field.

Qualifications

• Three years of teaching experience at high school or college level.
• Master’s Degree in Music or related field is desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Brightspace LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teach course on campus.
• 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

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Music or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Part Time Music Instructor – All College Choir

Suny Niagara has a need for a part‑time Music Instructor for our All College Choir. The ensemble is a vocal ensemble devoted to performing choral literature, focusing on choral styles, vocal production, and performing several times each semester on‑ and off‑campus. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.) The course is taught in person on our Sanborn, NY campus. Classes involve rehearsing and performance of selected works. Students will rehearse selected pieces, perfecting notes, rhythms, and working musical concepts such as tone quality, phrasing, dynamics, articulations, and balance. Students will be expected to sing and play upon instructor request and at all performances.

Typical Work Activities

• Teach course on campus.
• Track attendance as needed.
• Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester.
• Report grades at the conclusion of the semester.

Remuneration

Remuneration for persons teaching at least 3 credits in a semester: $1,008 per lecture hour / $903 per lab hour.

Essential Functions

Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population. 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 and must adjust any teaching to the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of experience teaching at a high school or college level.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Music or related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software i.e., Excel and Word.
• Experience with the Brightspace learning management system.

Working Hours

Working Hours TBD.

EEO Statement

NCCC 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.