Part-Time Faculty: DRA Ballet ; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: DRA 140.2 Ballet I (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty: DRA 140.2 Ballet I (Fall 2026)

Location:

Campus

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $1,483.20 - $1,751 per credit hour

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

Fall Semester 2026 MoWe 2:00PM-3:20PM | Archbold Theater 143 | 08/24/2026 – 12/07/2026 Office hours are required.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code: UA This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200

United.

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 140 Ballet I, a two credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. The course is an introductory level Ballet dance class for Musical Theater majors, consisting of the progressive studio study of the technique and theory of classical theatrical dance.

• 5+ years teaching ballet at the college or professional level.

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.

• Teaching class twice per week for 80 minutes. Create or adapt a current syllabus.
• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute.
• You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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