SUNY Korea Adjunct Faculty Position in Music
SUNY Korea
Located near the coast of Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), SUNY Korea is the frontrunner
of global education and the first American university established in Korea. Since its
establishment in 2012, SUNY Korea has made tremendous progress both in its quantity and
quality of education. SUNY Korea, as an extension campus of the State University of New York
at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University, SBU) and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in
New York, provides select degree programs that are identical to those at SBU and FIT. SUNY
Korea currently offers Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Technological Systems
Management, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and
Business Management programs through SBU, and Fashion Design and Fashion Business
Management programs through FIT. In addition to the major courses in these programs, SUNY
Korea also offers various General Education courses such as Biology, Physics, Geology, History,
Social Science, Political Science, etc. In order to strengthen our educational capacity further,
SUNY Korea is constantly expanding its programs and recruiting prominent faculty from all
over the world.
Job Description
The Faculty of Science and Humanities (FSH) at SUNY Korea invites applications for an adjunct
faculty with specialty in Music to start in Spring 2023. The successful candidate will teach the
following undergraduate Music courses. Being passionate about teaching and Music is a must!
MUS 105: Music Cultures of the World (3 credits)
An introduction to music traditions from around the world with an emphasis on political,
social, and cultural aspects of music. Geographic areas are studied with attention to issues
such as migration, gender, nationalism, belief, philosophy, and cosmology, as well as
relationships with dance, drama, and poetry in particular music genres.
MU 203: Survey of American Music (3 credits)
A study of the major styles, trends, and significant composers in American music.
Through lecture and demonstration, students explore various types of music, including
blues, current trends, folk, jazz, rock, show, and symphonic, focusing on their relation to
the American experience. No musical background is necessary.
The successful candidate will have:
- Master or Ph.D. in Music or a closely related field
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Music at the college level
- Excellent command of English (all instruction is in English)
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Teaching experience in an English-speaking institution preferred
- High standard of professional integrity expected
- Online teaching experience preferred
Application Instructions:
- Location: Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Compensation: Around 5.5 million KRW for teaching each course per semester
- Background screening required for appointment
- Timeline: Online interviews for shortlisted candidates will begin on February 6, 2023, and will
continue until the position is filled.
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching statement
- At least two professional references (name, title, phone number, and e-mail address of each
reference). Faculty HR may contact the references.
- Copy or scan of Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates from all colleges and
universities attended. Original university transcripts will be requested at the time of appointment
Applicants who are interested in this position should submit their applications to
facultyhr@sunykorea.ac.kr. Review of the applications will begin on February 6, 2023, and
continue until the position is filled. For more information or inquiries, please contact
facultyhr@sunykorea.ac.kr.
For information about SUNY Korea, visit our website: www.sunykorea.ac.kr.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2023
