Adjunct Faculty in Creative Arts, Music

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us. 

Job Description:

The Creative Arts Department is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor to teach up to two sections of CREA103 -Introduction to Music in Spring 2027. This is a part-time position.

• Sections of Scheduled Classes:  Tues/Thurs, 9:40am-11:10am and 11:20am-12:50pm.
• Participate in curricular assessments for personal professional development, and for departmental and college core curriculum assessment.
• Work with colleagues in shared classroom spaces 

Requirements:

Candidates must have earned a terminal degree in Music, or commensurate experience. The course will introduce students to the concepts and skills necessary for a variety of musical studies. Topics include the foundational elements of music, basic Western music notation, listening, aural analysis, technologies, and careers in music. 

Additional Information:

Pay Rate:  $1333.34 per contact hour

*The hiring pay rate above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200. 

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references.

For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Tim Reno, Siena University, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, treno@siena.edu.

Review of the applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. 

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