Part-Time Faculty: MUE 327/627, 328/628: Teaching of Woodwind Inst. (Fall26 & Spr27)

Part-Time Instructor position for MUE 327/MUE 627 & MUE 328/628: Woodwind Instruments I & II during the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year.

About the Role

Laboratory in flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual and group instruction.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action.

Responsibilities

• Instruct weekly class meetings during Fall and Spring semesters.
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
• Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of music teaching and learning in public schools, particularly elementary and secondary.
• Record of outstanding public-school teaching and knowledge of woodwind instrument pedagogy in instrumental classroom/ensemble settings.
• Experience in inclusion of students with disabilities and English Language Learners.
• Commitment to equity for all students and teaching approaches tailored to include all students in the learning process.
• Excellent connections and working relationships with local public-school teachers.
• Master’s degree in music education with Music K-12 teaching certification required; doctorate degree in music education is desirable (ABD candidates will also be considered).
• Understanding of various woodwind teaching methodologies, demands of public-school ensemble scheduling, task analysis, and ability to mentor prospective music educators.
• Experience in leading engaging and dynamic classrooms, student learning achievement in public-school settings, classroom management and discipline, assessment, lesson planning, and scope and sequence.
• Prior college teaching experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, knowledge of course content, demonstrated professional experience, and/or prior public-school teaching experience.
• Ability to relate well in a classroom and one-on-one environment with college-level students.

Preference will be given to applicants who could potentially fulfill multiple positions within the Setnor School of Music.