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Salary: $5,500.00 Annually
Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Adjunct Part-Time
Job Number: 2600302
Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Theatre and Music Studies
Opening Date: 03/10/2026
Bargaining Unit: 08 United University Professions (UUP)
Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
The Department of Theatre and Music Studies at SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for part-time adjunct faculty openings to teach in the theatre and music studies programs. Adjunct faculty may teach courses such as Intro to Theatre, Intro to Music, Intro to Acting, Improvisational Theatre, Theatre History, American Musical Theatre, World Music, Music Theory, Vocal Music, Brass, Percussion, String, and Woodwind ensembles, University/Community Chorus, and University/Community Symphony.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions:
Teaching (100%)

• Teaches assigned courses in the Department of Theatre and Music Studies
• Engages in experiential and hands-on education when appropriate
• Produces effective course materials
• Achieves student learning outcomes

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in theatre, music, or a related discipline from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university, or commensurate professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with online instructional support platforms
• Application of experiential and hands-on practices in the discipline
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity through teaching, scholarship, or service
• Prior teaching experience at the college level

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule: Variable
Salary and Benefits:
$5,500 stipend per 3 credit course or 3 credit course equivalent. May be benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at
Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Visit to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
This position is eligible for benefits as a part-time United University Professions (UUP) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.
Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective.

• Part-time professional employees must work at least half-time and be appointed for at least three months, to be eligible.
• Part-time academic employees, such as Adjunct Lecturers, must teach six (6) or more credits (or equivalent) to be eligible for health insurance. These employees will receive 13 pay periods of coverage for each eligible semester. Part-time academics, whose professional obligation is primarily teaching classes, may establish eligibility for health insurance for each individual semester by counting credits (or equivalent) worked at multiple state-operated campuses

For more information, and premium costs, please go to our page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "UUP."
Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the page.
Retirement

• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.
• SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter.

Membership is optional for part-time and temporary employees, except that appointees who have current membership in one of these plans must continue to participate, if eligible. All part-time employees are eligible for ERS. Part-time employees in faculty, librarian, or coach titles are also eligible for TRS; part-time employees with term, as opposed to temporary, appointments are also eligible for the ORP.
For more information, please go to the Retirement Systems section of the For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the
Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our page.
For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the for part-time UUP represented employees.
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

• I have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. and would not require sponsorship now or in the future
• I have work authorization now, but would need sponsorship in the future
• I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

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