Part-Time Faculty: DRA Core Intensives: Dance Wellness & Conditioning Perform. Artists; Sp

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: DRA 127 Core Intensives:
Dance Wellness & Conditioning for Perform. Artists(Sp27)

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 - $1,751 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

Spring Semester 2027
Fr 9:00AM-11:50AM | Archbold Theater 245 | 01/15/2027 – 04/23/2027

Office hours required.

Job Type Part-time

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 127 Core Intensives:
Dance Wellness & Conditioning for the Performing Artist, a three-credit hour course, during the Spring semester, 2027.

Dance Wellness & Conditioning introduces musical theatre students to practical strategies for maintaining a healthy, resilient, and performance-ready body. Through movement-based study, students explore functional anatomy, injury prevention, dance-specific strength and conditioning, Pilates, mobility, recovery, nutrition, and sustainable training practices. Emphasis is placed on applying these principles to dance classes, rehearsals, auditions, and professional performance.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu

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www.vpa.syr.edu .

• Bachelor’s Degree two pllus years of experience working with dancers or performing artists.

• Background in dance medicine, physical therapy, Pilates, strength and conditioning, kinesiology, athletic training, or performing-arts wellness
  , with experience working specifically with dancers or performing artists.
• Knowledge of dance anatomy, biomechanics, injury prevention, and return-to-dance principles
• Ability to safely teach group conditioning and movement
• Understanding of recovery, workload, sleep, and performer wellness
• Body-neutral, evidence-informed approach to health and fitness
• Clear understanding of the boundary between wellness education and individualized medical treatment

• Teach 110-minute class one time a week to 3 different First-Year Musical Theater cohorts. (May be broken into 2 50-minute sessions.)
• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly…