Part-Time Faculty: PNO 120-726 M012 Applied Music - Jazz/Commercial Music Piano Lessons (Spr27)

The Setnor School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part‑Time Instructor to teach Piano Lessons during the Spring 2027 semester. Private instruction in jazz performance techniques, including jazz styles, jazz music reading, jazz improvisational techniques, and combo and large ensemble performance skills.

About the College

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in music (jazz or commercial piano performance) or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience teaching studio piano at the collegiate level
• Jazz/Commercial Music Performance credentials
• 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 given to applicants able to fulfill multiple positions within the Setnor School of Music

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly lessons during the Spring semester
• Set up lesson schedule
• Collaborate to build and maintain the jazz/commercial piano studio
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus
• Prepare student assignments
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course
• Meet all designated class periods
• Participate in end‑of‑semester juries
• Attend jazz faculty orientation meeting and jazz faculty meetings throughout the semester (approximately 3 per semester)
• Participate in fall/spring audition days, including review of online jazz and commercial music audition materials for assigned prospective students
• Participate in performances with jazz and commercial music faculty as requested
• 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
• Support student performances at major jazz & commercial music events where possible