Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Adjunct Faculty Job Type: Part Time - 10 Months Posted On: Fri Mar 20 2026 Job Description:
SUNY Onondaga Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Cello beginning in August 2026. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied cello lessons to both music majors and non-majors.
The successful candidate must also be available to lead the weekly studio class during the 2026-2027 academic year:
MUS121V/221V*: String Repertory (T 2:20PM-3:15PM; *cross listed course)
Preference may be given to candidates who are available to teach the following course in Fall 2026:
MUS105/301: Survey of Western Music History I (M/W/F 9:05AM-10:00AM)
Review of applications will begin May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Music from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.
Minimum of three years of successful experience teaching cello lessons
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or Doctoral degree in Cello Performance or a related field from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.
College-level teaching experience in Music History or Music Theory, in addition to applied cello instruction
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.
