Part-Time Faculty: DRA Voice​/Verse ; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: DRA 221.1 Voice/Verse I (Fall 2026)

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: DRA 221.1 Voice/Verse I (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

Pay Range $1,440 – $1,700 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

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Fall Semester 2026
MoWe 10:00AM-11:50AM | Archbold Theater 261 | 08/24/2026
- 12/07/2026
Office hours are required.

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

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 221 Voice/Verse I, a three-credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. Part-time instructor for introductory course for BFA performance majors in Drama. Introductory exercises to free the voice for healthy and spontaneous expression of thought and feeling. Students will work on a diverse array of materials to explore heightened poetic language.

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
, www.vpa.syr.edu
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This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU , Local 200

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• Advanced or terminal degree (or equivalent professional experience) desirable.

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Expertise in a diverse range of voices in contemporary and historical theater.

• Teaching class twice per week for 110 minutes.

• 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 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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