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Syracuse, NY Posted:

Jul 2, 2026

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Open Until Filled Type:

Part Time - 10

Months Position ID:

202179

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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 an Adjunct Instructor of Music beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach one or more of the following courses, with preference given to candidates with availability to teach all three courses listed below. Applied Composition

MUS166/301

Music of the African Diaspora (T/TH 12:45-2:10PM)

MUS182/301

Music as a Business (T/TH 11:10-12:35PM) Review of applications will begin on July 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Music from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency. Minimum of three years of demonstrated successful teaching experience in music (private, studio, classroom, community, or postsecondary settings)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Master's or Doctoral degree in Music or related field from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency. College-level teaching experience in one or more of the listed subject areas. Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

Additional Information:

Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment. Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach. The three (3) references listed in the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. 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.

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