Part-Time Faculty: DRA Intro to Acting Majors - Acting; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: DRA 125 Intro to Acting for Majors
- Acting (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty: DRA 125 Intro to Acting for Majors
- Acting (Fall 2026)

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Campus:
Syracuse, NY

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 - $1,751 per credit hour

Pay Determination:
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 Semester 2026 Mo We Fr  9:00AM-11:50AM | Archbold Theater 143 | 08/24/2026 – 12/07/2026 Office hours are required.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description:

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA
125 Introduction to Acting for Majors – Acting, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. Seeking a Part-Time Instructor to teach Introduction to Acting for first-year Acting and Musical Theatre majors. The course incorporates ensemble creation, awakening impulse and imagination, introduction to personal rehearsal process, introduction to action and objective work, introduction to written analysis and journaling, introduction to partner collaboration, and early introduction to scene study.

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 .edu,

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

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced or terminal degree (or equivalent professional experience) desirable.

Responsibilities:
Teach 90-minute sessions three times per week to six different First Year cohorts over the full semester. Preparation of in-class exercises and activities, for both individual and group work. 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.

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

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870;

a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The…