Part-Time Faculty: s: Social Media Design and MBU; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: VIS 602:
Essentials:
Social Media Design and MBU (Fall 2026)

Job Title
- Part-Time Faculty: VIS 602:
Essentials:
Social Media Design and MBU (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-$1,596.50 per credit hour

FLSA Status
- Exempt

Hours
- Fall 2026 Semester Class meets Wednesdays 9:30-12:15, November 4-December 9, 2026 Office hours are required.

Job Type
- Part-time

Rank - PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code - UA

Job Description
- The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse University is looking for an instructor to teach VIS
602 Essentials for Visual Communicators:
Social Media Design and MBU on Wednesdays 9:30-12:15, November 4-December 9, 2026, during the Fall 2026 Semester. (1 credit) Course

Description:

Teaches design thinking, art direction, and visual storytelling for music promotion; emphasizes typography, color, image, and motion using Adobe Creative Cloud and AI-assisted design tools, culminating in a cohesive visual system and artist pitch deck.

Qualifications
- Master's degree required. Preference given to applicants with prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities
- It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:
Developing a syllabus. Ordering books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes in advance. Preparing for classes. Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others. Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course; and turning in mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

Physical Requirements
- Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet. Ability to hold office hours on campus. Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.

Tools/Equipment
- Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.

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