Part-Time Faculty: MUE 300.1: Keyboard for Music Educators (Fall 2026)

The Setnor School of Music within The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-time Instructor to teach MUE 300 Keyboard for Music Educators, a one credit hour course during the Fall semester, 2026.

This course develops essential keyboard skills for choral music educators who are not piano majors. Building on the foundational technique acquired in PNO 121, PNO 122 and two terms of individual piano lessons or equivalent, students learn practical skills for the choral classroom and rehearsal: playing individual vocal parts from scores, simple two-hand accompaniment reductions, and basic warm-up patterns. Students gain confidence using the piano as a teaching tool to support singers in the ensemble and classroom.

About the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master of Music (doctorate preferred), or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated successful college level teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching a class such as this to a similar cohort of students is strongly preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

• The candidate should have strong attention to detail, knowledge of course content, demonstrated pedagogical ability, as well as the ability to relate well in a classroom and one-on-one environment with college-level students.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are able to fulfill multiple positions within the Setnor School of Music.

Responsibilities

Being present and instructing weekly class meetings during Fall and Spring semesters as indicated:

• Fall: Fridays 10:35-11:30
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
• Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to university regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

N/A

Tools/Equipment

N/A

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.