Director of Choirs (Adjunct) Position Available In Onondaga, New York

Director of Choirs (Adjunct)

Category:

Adjunct Faculty

Subscribe:

Department:

Music

Locations:

Syracuse, NY

Posted:

Jun 13, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part Time – 10 Months

Position ID:

189219

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized – but encouraged – to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

SUNY Onondaga Community College invites applications for Director of Choirs (adjunct) for Fall 2025. The primary responsibilities include directing the college’s two choirs and teaching voice lessons (majors and secondary).
The candidate must be available for the following rehearsal schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year:

MUS151R/251R

Concert Choir (T/TH 3:25PM-4:20PM)

MUS151V/251V

OCC Singers (T/TH 4:30PM-5:25PM)
Preference will be given to candidates available to teach one or more of the following courses for music majors:

MUS101R/301

Music Reading I (T/TH 11:10AM-12:05PM)

MUS101R/302

Music Reading I (T/TH 12:45PM-1:40PM)

MUS105/302

Survey of Western Music History I (T/TH 9:35AM-11:00AM)

MUS201R/301

Music Reading III (T/TH 11:10AM-12:05PM)
Review of applications will begin on July 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Music from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
Minimum three years of demonstrated success directing choirs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Choral Conducting or related field from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
College-level teaching experience in Music History or Aural Skills in addition to teaching choir/applied voice. Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

Additional Information:

To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application, including availability to teach.
The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.