Part-Time Faculty: AAS Writing About Black Culture; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: AAS 201:
Writing About Black Culture (Fall 2026) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Questions about the position should be sent by email to the Search Chair, Dr. Joan Bryant at jobryant

Job #

Job # 078918

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: AAS 201:
Writing About Black Culture (Fall 2026)

Location

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. 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

Pay Range $1,483 to $2,000 per credit course

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

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

One candidate will be hired to teach two sections:
M002 – Monday/Wednesday – 6:45 pm to 8:05 pm
M003 – Monday/Wednesday – 5:15 pm to 6:35 pm
Office hours required

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

The Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University seeks one part-time instructor to teach two sections of AAS 201:
Writing About Black Culture for 3 credits each at the undergraduate level in the Fall 2026 semester with a start date of 8/24/2026.

This course is designed to teach expository writing with the aim for students to develop analytic and writing skills by engaging diverse topics and media, which have shaped African American print, visual, and sound cultural production.

The two course sections will meet in-person on the SU Campus

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.

Qualifications

• Doctoral training in Black Studies and Humanities preferred.

None

Responsibilities

• Teaching two sections of AAS 201:
  Writing About Black culture
• 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

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Other Document

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this position?
  • (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
  • Syracuse University HR Recruiter
  • Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
  • SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
  • Women’s Opportunity Center
  • Jubilee Homes
  • Syracuse Northeast Community Center
  • Interfaith Works
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