Adjunct Instructor of Voice

Category: Adjunct Faculty Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Art, Communication, Media & Music Locations: Syracuse, NY Posted: Oct 22, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part Time - 10 Months Position ID: 206048 Share 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.

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Job Description

SUNY Onondaga Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Voice beginning in January 2027. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied voice lessons to music majors and non-majors. The successful candidate must also be available to teach the following courses during the Spring 2027 semester: MUS221U/301: Voice Repertory* (TH 2:20PM-3:15PM) MUS102R/301: Music Reading II** (T/TH 11:10AM-12:05PM) *Voice Repertory is a weekly studio class for voice majors. **Music Reading at OCC is the equivalent of Aural Skills at many other institutions. Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in Music from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency Minimum of three years of successful experience teaching voice lessons PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's or Doctoral degree in Voice Performance or related field from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency College-level teaching experience in Aural Skills, Music Theory, and/or Music History, in addition to applied voice instruction 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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