Part-Time Faculty: PNO 120.010: Piano Class I for Music Theater (Fall26 & Spr27)

About the Role

Part-Time Instructor position to teach Piano Class I for Music Theater Majors, a one-credit course, during the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2026-27 academic year. This course focuses on fundamentals of piano instruction for Department of Drama Musical Theater majors.

About the College

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

For more information, visit www.syr.edu and www.vpa.syr.edu.

Responsibilities

• Instruct weekly class meetings during Fall and Spring semesters: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:15 PM – 3:10 PM.
• 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.
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master of Music (preferred), or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated successful college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching a similar class to a comparable cohort of students is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, knowledge of course content, and demonstrated pedagogical ability.
• Ability to relate well in a classroom and one-on-one environment with college-level students.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are able to fulfill multiple positions within the Setnor School of Music.