Part Time Music Instructor - American Popular Music
Niagara Community College - Niagara Falls, New York, United States,![Niagara Community College](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
Work at Niagara Community College
Overview
- Apply
Overview
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications• resume• unofficial transcripts• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.Position InformationPosition TitlePosition Title
Part Time Music Instructor - American Popular MusicPosition CategoryPosition Category
FacultyPosition StatusFLSAFLSA
ExemptAdvertised SalaryDepartmentDepartment
Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesWorking HoursWorking Hours
TBDGeneral DescriptionSUNY
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. This music course is a survey of American popular music from its roots to the present day. It will trace the acculturation process to the creation of Jazz and Rock n’ Roll to present day popular music forms. It investigates American music as it relates to cultural and social as well as discussing music in terms of structure and artistic value. The ability to read music notation is not a necessity. The course is required of music majors and recommended for the non-music major or students without previous music experience.Remuneration for this position is: $915 per lecture hour/$819 per lab hour.
In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position,
SUNY
Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.Typical Work ActivitiesTeach course on campus.Track attendance as neededReport on student learning outcomes at the end of the semesterReport grades at the conclusion of the semesterEssential 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 QualificationsThree years of experience teaching at a high school or college levelDesirable Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Music or related fieldExperience using Microsoft Office software i.e. Excel and WordExperience with the Brightspace learning management system.License(s)/Certifications
About SUNY NiagaraSUNY
Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success,
SUNY
Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY
Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023,
SUNY
Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY
Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY
Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms,
NJCAA
athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques,
NFCI
is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at
NFCI .
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity.
SUNY
Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At
SUNY
Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.EEO StatementSUNY
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.Posting NumberPosting Number
F170POpen DateOpen Date
12/07/2022Close DateOpen Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions SummarySUNY
Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications• resume• unofficial transcripts• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* What is the highest level of education attained?
GEDHigh School DiplomaAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreeMasters DegreePHD
* How many years of experience do you have teaching at a high school or college level?
No experienceLess than 1 year1-2 years3 + years
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterTranscriptsOptional Documents
Letter of RecommendationCurriculum VitaeCertifications/LicensesTranscript 2Transcript 3
Human ResourcesA261 Notar Administration Building3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132Phone - 716-614-5950, Fax: 716-614-5954Email: HR@niagaracc.suny.edu
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr