"Adjunct Instructor Pool for the School of Music"

Company Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Job Description:

The School of Music offers a variety of degree and certificate programs that enable our graduates to go directly into the workforce or to pursue more advanced study. SUNY Schenectady is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Our faculty are comprised of highly respected performers, scholars, composers, and music industry professionals who are committed to sharing their expertise with new generations of musicians. Our faculty empower our students to achieve success by helping them develop their competencies through innovative education.

The School of Music offers the following degrees and certificate programs:

• Associate in Science (A.S.) in Performing Arts: Music
• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Music Audio Technology
• Certificate Programs in Music and in Digital Music

The SUNY Schenectady School of Music is currently accepting adjunct applications for possible openings. We maintain a file of potential candidates so that in the event of an opportunity we can contact desirable candidates.

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Music, the Adjunct Instructor position provides part-time course instruction in music. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have background that includes virtual/online teaching. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and those who will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction to students in a specific content area
• Prepare course work and develop the syllabus for each course assigned in accordance with established SUNY Schenectady approved curriculum and course outlines
• Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes
• Model lifelong learning, focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner), and actively engage in independent and college offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in the prospective discipline one will teach, or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate-level credits in the discipline
• At least one year of experience in teaching, preferably at the community college level (or comparable professional experience)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills necessary to fulfill administrative aspects of position (regular use of college email, submit all grades and paperwork in a timely manner, etc.)
• The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for a diverse student population

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in utilizing differentiated instructional strategies
• Experience with virtual, online instruction
• Doctoral Degree and/or greater than 7 years of professional experience

Additional Information:

Special Information: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts. The SUNY Schenectady School of Music is currently accepting adjunct applications for possible openings. We maintain a file of potential candidates so that in the event of an opportunity we can contact desirable candidates.

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled. If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu. Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position: Cover letter, Resume, Completed SUNY Schenectady employment application, Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be requested at time of hire), At least three professional references.