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

Part-Time Faculty: DRA 333.1 Intro to On-Camera Acting (Fall 2026)

Job Title
- Part-Time Faculty: DRA 333.1 Intro to On-Camera 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

Hours
- Fall Semester 2026 Fr 1:40PM-4:50PM | Shaffer Art Building 208 | 08/28/2026 – 12/04/2026 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
333 On-Camera Acting, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. Part-time instructor needed for upper-level Acting course in On-Camera acting. Application of acting fundamentals for on-camera work with an emphasis on identity exploration and inclusive work from diverse artists.

Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree and at least 2 years teaching acting at the college level. Advanced or terminal degree (or equivalent professional experience) desirable.

Job Specific Qualifications
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness. Expertise in a diverse range of voices in contemporary and historical theater.

Responsibilities
- Teaching class once a week for 190 minutes. 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.

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