Part Time Music Instructor Aural Skills

Job description

Position Information




Position Title Part Time Music Instructor - Aural Skills

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary $960 per lecture hour/$860 per lab hour.



Department Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Working Hours TBD

General Description
SUNY Niagara has a need for a part time Music Instructor for our Aural Skills I course.

This course is taught in person in a classroom setting on our Sanborn, NY campus.

This course deals with aural perception, audiation, sight-singing and dictation training of rhythm, melody and harmony.

Class sessions will largely consist of individual and group participation activities to build training in aural perception.

Instructional methods will also include listening examples and outside practice.
Remuneration for this position is: $960 per lecture hour/$860 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 Activities

+ Teach course on campus.

+ Track attendance as needed

+ Complete census reports

+ 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.

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 Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 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 i.e. Excel and Word

+ Experience with the Brightspace learning management system.



License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara
SUNY 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 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.





Posting Detail Information




Posting Number F173P

Open Date 12/07/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary
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.





Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).




+ * What is the highest level of education attained?



+ GED

+ High School Diploma

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ PHD



+ * How many years of experience do you have teaching at a high school or college level?



+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-2 years

+ 3 + years




Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Transcripts

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Recommendation

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Certifications/Licenses

+ Transcript 2

+ Transcript 3

Required Skill Profession

Other General