Part-Time Faculty ENG Creative Writing Selected Topics

Part‑Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics

Job Title: Part‑Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics

Location: Syracuse University Main Campus

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

Pay Range: 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: As determined by department/chair

Job Type: Part‑time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Teach ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics for 3 credits in the fall 2026 semester in‑person on the SU campus. Start date for this position is 8/17/2026, with first day of class being 8/24/2026. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per‑credit rate history within the hiring department. All course offerings are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.

• MFA in Creative Writing
• Experience teaching in higher education

• Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
• Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meet all designated class periods. If unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute, and notify the department chair or designated contact of your absence and plan to cover the class.
• Work with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submit completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Complete all other course‑related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part‑time instructors.

Physical Requirements: NA

Tools/Equipment: NA

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

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