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Adjunct Instructor- Music History
Job Location:
Job Location:
Stone Ridge, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 1049 - 1049
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
15 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Part-time Starting January 2027
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: November 15 2026 at 4PM EST
SUNY Ulster a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains is currently accepting applications for adjunct teaching assignments in Music History to begin in January 2027. The course will be taught face-to-face in person on SUNY Ulsters Stone Ridge campus. This is not an online or hybrid teaching assignment. Applicants must be available to teach on campus throughout the Spring 2027 semester.
The Spring 2027 semester begins the week of January 25 2027 and ends May 19 2027. Spring break is March.
Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator of Media & Performing Arts the Adjunct Instructor will provide instruction listening activities demonstrations discussions assignments and assessments related to Music History in accordance with approved course descriptions learning outcomes outlines and schedules.
The instructor will guide students in developing an understanding of major composers musical styles historical periods representative works and the fundamental musical elements necessary to listen to discuss and analyze music critically.
Particular emphasis should be placed on helping students recognize music history as relevant to a broad range of contemporary creative and media practices. The instructor should encourage students to make connections between historical musical developments and the ways music functions in areas such as film television digital media audio storytelling podcasting and other forms of contemporary communication and artistic expression. The ideal candidate will make music history accessible and relevant to a diverse community college student population including students who may have limited formal musical training or may not initially see music history as directly connected to their academic or career goals. The instructor should be able to engage these students through active listening discussion musical analysis historical and cultural context and connections between the development of music and contemporary creative practice.
The instructor will evaluate student progress provide constructive feedback maintain appropriate course records and perform other instructional duties as assigned.
Course descriptions may be viewed in theSUNY Ulstercatalog.
Salary: $1049.00 per credit
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to for additional campus community information.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application credentials transcripts fingerprint check verification of the right to work in the United States andall other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who due to a disability require accommodations for completing the application process testing (if required for the position) or the interview should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Conditions of EmploymentEmployment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application fingerprint check verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
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Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: November 15 2026 at 4PM EST
Position Summary:
SUNY Ulster a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains is currently accepting applications for adjunct teaching assignments in Music History to begin in January 2027. The course will be taught face-to-face in person on SUNY Ulsters Stone Ridge campus. This is not an online or hybrid teaching assignment. Applicants must be available to teach on campus throughout the Spring 2027 semester.
The Spring 2027 semester begins the week of January 25 2027 and ends May 19 2027. Spring break is March.
Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator of Media & Performing Arts the Adjunct Instructor will provide instruction listening activities demonstrations discussions assignments and assessments related to Music History in accordance with approved course descriptions learning outcomes outlines and schedules.
The instructor will guide students in developing an understanding of major composers musical styles historical periods representative works and the fundamental musical elements necessary to listen to discuss and analyze music critically.
Particular emphasis should be placed on helping students recognize music history as relevant to a broad range of contemporary creative and media practices. The instructor should encourage students to make connections between historical musical developments and the ways music functions in areas such as film television digital media audio storytelling podcasting and other forms of contemporary communication and artistic expression. The ideal candidate will make music history accessible and relevant to a diverse community college student population including students who may have limited formal musical training or may not initially see music history as directly connected to their academic or career goals. The instructor should be able to engage these students through active listening discussion musical analysis historical and cultural context and connections between the development of music and contemporary creative practice.
The instructor will evaluate student progress provide constructive feedback maintain appropriate course records and perform other instructional duties as assigned.
Course descriptions may be viewed in theSUNY Ulstercatalog.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.
- Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.
- Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.
- Accurately keep required class records on attendance withdrawal and grading.
- Submit when due all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports roll books and class information sheets and certify their accuracy.
- Comply with all institutional policies procedures and deadlines.
- Give careful attention to all departmental and administrative communications by checking your SUNY Ulster email frequently.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Music Music History Musicology Music Education Music Performance or a closely related field with substantial undergraduate or graduate coursework in music history; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience demonstrating preparation to teach college-level music history.
- Strong knowledge of Western music history including major historical periods composers genres styles and representative repertoire.
- Strong knowledge of fundamental musical elements including melody rhythm meter texture form harmony style and expression.
- Ability to place music and musical developments within relevant historical political economic social and cultural contexts.
- Ability to incorporate active listening aural recognition score study musical analysis and other appropriate instructional approaches into the classroom.
- Ability to communicate musical and historical concepts clearly and effectively to students with varying levels of previous musical training and experience.
- Demonstrated ability or strong interest in making music history meaningful to students pursuing applied creative disciplines including media film audio podcasting and related fields.
- Demonstrated commitment to engaging student-centered teaching and active learning.
- Strong interest in teaching and mentoring community college students with excellent interpersonal communication organizational and technology skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Music History Musicology Music Education Music Performance or another closely related music field with demonstrated academic preparation in music history.
- Previous college-level teaching experience in music history music appreciation or a related music discipline.
- Community college teaching experience.
- Broad knowledge of musical repertoire and the ability to incorporate recorded and/or live musical examples effectively into classroom instruction.
- Experience teaching students with a wide range of musical backgrounds including non-music majors and students with limited formal music training.
- Experience connecting music history and musical analysis to contemporary creative practices such as film media production audio storytelling podcasting popular music or other interdisciplinary contexts.
- Familiarity with Brightspace or a comparable Learning Management System.
- Demonstrated ability to engage students through dynamic instruction that integrates historical context critical listening discussion analysis and connections between music and the broader cultural forces that shaped its development.
Salary: $1049.00 per credit
Application Process:
The position is open until filled. However to ensure consideration application materials should be received via email by November 15 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close continue cancel postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
- Contact information for three professional references
Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application credentials transcripts fingerprint check verification of the right to work in the United States andall other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who due to a disability require accommodations for completing the application process testing (if required for the position) or the interview should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
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