Part Time Music Instructor - Piano Musicianship

Special Instructions Cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications Resume Unofficial transcripts Names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references General Description SUNY Niagara has a need for a part time Music Instructor for our Piano Musicianship course. This course is taught in person in a classroom setting on our Sanborn, NY campus. Class instruction for beginning keyboard music majors designed to teach the concepts and fundamentals needed to perform at the piano. Content is focused on improving keyboard skills through sight‑reading, scales, arpeggiations, harmonization’s, accompanying, and improvising. Proper piano technique, and posture will be addressed as well as appropriate literature for successful placement into a baccalaureate music program. Group piano lessons to include individual and ensemble performances, and assignments combined with lecture and practical applications of music theory as it relates to the piano keyboard. Students will be expected to sing and play upon instructor request and at all performances. Remuneration for persons teaching at least 3 credits in a semester: $960 per lecture hour/$860 per lab hour. 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 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 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 (3) years of experience teaching piano at 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. Supplemental Questions * What is the highest level of education attained? GED High School Diploma Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree PHD * How many years of experience do you have teaching piano at high school or college level? No experience Less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 3 + years Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation Curriculum Vitae Certifications/Licenses Transcript 2 Transcript 3 Human Resources HR Address: A261 Notar Administration Building 3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132 Phone - View phone number on click.appcast.io, Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Niagara Community College