Part-Time Faculty HOM Music and Politics; Fall

Part‑Time Faculty HOM 497 Music and Politics (Fall 2026)

Location:

Campus

Commitment to On‑Campus

Experience:

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. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $1,483 - $1,800 per credit hour

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

As determined by department/chair. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part‑time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description:

The College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University seeks a Part‑Time Faculty to teach HOM 497 – Music and Politics (3 Credits) for the Department of Art & Music Histories during the Fall 2026 semester. The class will examine western art music, popular music, and world music as political/cultural forces, music as a political discourse, and music and meaning. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per‑credit‑rate‑history within the hiring department.

This position is subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. or ABD in Music History or a related field.

Responsibilities:
Part‑time Instructor duties will include the following:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with 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 or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course‑related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part‑time instructors.

Physical Requirements:

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable

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

EEO Statement:
Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.