Part Time Music Instructor - Audition Preparation

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

Job summary

SUNY Niagara invites applications for a part-time Music Instructor to teach Audition Preparation on the Sanborn campus. The course serves music majors preparing for transfer, focusing on audition material, presentation, repertoire, and use of recordings and video.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of college-level teaching experience and a Master’s in Music or a related field; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Brightspace is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Education

Master's Degree in Music or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Part Time Music Instructor - Audition Preparation

Position Title: Part Time Music Instructor – Audition Preparation

Position Category: Faculty

Position Status: FLSA Exempt

Department: Music

Working Hours: TBD

General Description: SUNY Niagara seeks a part‑time Music Instructor for an Audition Prep course taught in person on the Sanborn, NY campus. The course helps music majors preparing for transfer develop audition material and presentation skills for placement into academic or professional venues. Students refine repertoire, use recordings and video, and reflect on improvements. The course is typically offered in the Fall semester.

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

Responsibilities

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

Essential Functions

Requires the ability to work with and teach a diverse student population; to speak in front of groups; effectively communicate with students, coworkers, supervisors and the campus community; develop, prepare, and present information; operate computers; physically perform duties of the position and adjust teaching to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.

Requirements

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Music or a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience with the Brightspace learning management system.

Application Materials

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Unofficial Transcripts.
• Names and contact information for three current, work‑related references.

Contact

Human Resources, A261 Notar Administration Building, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132

Phone: 716‑614‑5950, Fax: 716‑614‑5954

Email: [e-mail]

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, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.