Part-Time Faculty: ARI Book Arts; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: ARI 475/676:
Book Arts (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty: ARI 475/676:
Book Arts (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

Hours:

Fall Semester 2026 Fr 8:00AM-12:30PM | Comstock Art Building 100 | 08/28/2026 – 12/04/2026 Office hours are required.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description:

The School of Art within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach ARI
475/676 Book Arts, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. Exploration of the artist book as method for creative expression. Students learn beginning and intermediate level binding methods with the goal of creating limited edition books which contain personally-created written and visual content. Additional work for graduate students.

Qualifications:

MFA or equivalent.

Job Specific

Qualifications:

Experience teaching a variety of binding techniques.

Responsibilities:
This is a 14 week, 3-credit class that meets once per week class that demands 6+ hours per week outside preparation for 10 total hours per week. In addition:
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.

Physical Requirements:

Some lifting associated with printing processes.

Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable

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.

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 metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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