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Cal Poly Pomona

Lecturer AY - Music

Pomona, CA · On-site

Lecturer AY - Music Apply now Job no: 557577 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer ... Applied lessons in all major orchestral, jazz, and popular music instruments (including voice)

CalPolyPomona

Lecturer AY - Music

Pomona, CA

Lecturer AY - Music Apply now Job no: 557577 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer ... Applied lessons in all major orchestral, jazz, and popular music instruments (including voice)

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Part Time Music Instructor - American Popular Music

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Niagara Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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Posted 12 days ago

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Part Time Music Instructor – American Popular Music Position Information

Position Title: Part Time Music Instructor – American Popular Music

Position Category: Faculty

Position Status: FLSA Exempt

Department: Music

Working Hours: TBD

Remuneration: $1,008 per lecture hour / $903 per lab hour

General Description

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part time Music Instructor for our American Popular Music course. This course is taught in person in a classroom setting on our Sanborn, NY campus. It is a survey of American popular music from its roots to the present day, tracing the acculturation process to the creation of Jazz and Rock n’ Roll and present day popular music forms. It investigates American music in cultural, social, structural and artistic contexts. No necessity to read music notation. The course is required for music majors and recommended for non-music majors or students without previous music experience.

In order to build and maintain a qualified candidate pool, applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are evaluated as needed and candidates will be notified if an opening exists.

Typical Work Activities
  • Teach course on campus.
  • Track attendance.
  • 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; speak in front of groups; effectively communicate with students, co‑workers, supervisors and the campus community; develop, prepare and present information; operate computers; physically perform duties and adjust teaching per ADA 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 (Excel, Word).
  • Experience with the Brightspace learning management system.
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.

Contact

Human Resources
Office of A261 Notar Administration Building
3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone: 716‑614‑5950; Fax: 716‑614‑5954
Email: HR@niagaracc.suny.edu

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