Part-Time Faculty: MMI Creative Freelance Business; Fall

Part‑Time Faculty: MMI 510:
Starting Your Creative Freelance Business (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part‑Time Faculty: MMI 510:
Starting Your Creative Freelance Business (Fall 2026)

Location:

Campus

Commitment to On‑Campus

Experience:

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $1,483.20–$1,596.50 per credit hour

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

Fall 2026 semester – Class meets in person Thursdays 6:30‑9:15 pm November 5 – December 11 , 2026. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part‑time

Course

Description:

This five‑week class prepares students to consider and start a creative freelance business. Typically, these ventures are in graphic design, writing, photography, video and audio production, branding, marketing, publicity, talent representation, and creative content creation of all types. Most of these types traditionally provide services and sell business‑to‑business (B2B), but with the emergence of the Creator Economy and direct‑to‑consumer digital channels, freelancers can also sell to consumers.

Consumer freelancer products and services could include art, books, newsletters, blogs, videos, training, and all kinds of entertainment and personal services. Assignments and class discussion cover getting started, finding your market, partnering, subcontracting, and more.

Qualifications:

Not applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a syllabus.
• Order books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes in advance.
• Prepare for classes.
• Hold office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others.
• Grade student assignments and examinations in a timely manner, and turn in mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet.
• Ability to hold office hours on campus.
• Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.

Tools/Equipment:

• Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.

Application Instructions:
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

EEO Statement:
Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.